Welcome to the WCND Noble Question Award – a celebration of curiosity, insight, and transformative thinking. This platform invites participants across India to craft and submit questions that illuminate human understanding, probe societal challenges, and envision the future of our planet and civilization.

How to Participate:

1. Select Orientation: Choose the lens through which your question speaks:
   • Personal / Human
   • Social / Planetary
   • Future / Universal
2. Choose Domain: Select from 100 thought-provoking domains spanning consciousness, society, science, governance, ecology, and the cosmos.
3. Craft Your Question: Pose original, ethical, and visionary questions:
   • Idea-Based (Creative & Philosophical)
   • Factual-Based (Analytical & Current Affairs)
   • Policy / Governance (Practical & Transformative)
4. Submission & Recognition: Your questions will be reviewed by a distinguished panel, published online, and selected questions may be showcased at the WCND venue through live or hybrid presentations.

Why Questions Matter:
Civilization progresses when minds dare to ask, challenge, and imagine. Each question is a step toward knowledge, ethical clarity, and global dialogue. Your inquiry shapes understanding, sparks innovation, and inspires the generations of tomorrow.

Step forward. Ask boldly. Let your question become a catalyst for thought and change.

1. Types of Noble Questions

1. Idea-Based Question
   • Purpose: Evaluate the participant’s original, visionary, and ethical thinking.
   • Focus: Creative, philosophical, futuristic, and ethical ideas.
   • Includes:
     • Original thought
     • Visionary/futuristic ideas
     • Ethical reflections
   • Examples:
     • “How can India contribute to global climate leadership while preserving local ecosystems?”
     • “What new form of global education could foster universal citizenship in the 22nd century?”
2. Factual-Based Question
   • Purpose: Test analytical thinking and awareness of current affairs.
   • Focus: Real-world social, political, economic, or administrative issues.
   • Includes: Governments, policies, laws, practices; understanding facts, challenges, consequences.
   • Examples:
     • “How do different countries regulate AI to balance innovation with ethical risks?”
     • “What policies have been effective in reducing urban air pollution globally, and why?”
3. Policy / Governance Question
   • Purpose: Evaluate problem-solving and policy-making vision.
   • Focus: Creating laws, regulations, or governance frameworks.
   • Includes: Human rights, environmental rights, global ethics, and sustainable practices.
   • Examples:
     • “Propose a global law recognizing the rights of rivers and natural ecosystems.”
     • “Design a national policy ensuring universal digital education while protecting privacy.”

2. Step 1: Select Orientation

Dropdown 1 – Orientation / Category
(Each question requires one selection; 3 questions = 3 dropdowns)

• Personal / Human
• Social / Planetary
• Future / Universal

3. Domains – Filtered by Orientation

Personal / Human

• Consciousness & Awareness
• Self, Mind & Identity
• Meaning, Purpose & Existence
• Spirituality & Inner Freedom
• Emotions, Suffering & Compassion
• Wisdom Traditions & Philosophy
• Death, Mortality & Impermanence
• Happiness, Fulfilment & Flourishing
• Ethics of Inner Life
• Meditation, Reflection & Silence
• Physical Health & Medicine
• Mental Health & Psychological Wellbeing
• Nutrition & Human Metabolism
• Reproductive Health & Life Cycles
• Disability, Ability & Care Ethics
• Aging, Longevity & End-of-Life Care
• Sports, Movement & Physical Culture
• Public Health Systems
• Pain, Healing & Recovery
• Human Resilience & Vitality
• Family, Kinship & Care
• Childhood, Parenting & Upbringing
• Youth, Adulthood & Life Stages
• Community, Belonging & Trust
• Friendship, Love & Relationships
• Social Norms & Customs
• Social Conflict & Cohesion
• Inclusion, Exclusion & Marginalization
• Social Change & Collective Behavior
• Care Economy & Social Support

Social / Planetary

• Education Systems & Pedagogy
• Learning, Curiosity & Creativity
• Knowledge Production & Epistemology
• Oral Traditions & Memory
• Writing, Literacy & Archives
• Universities & Institutions of Knowledge
• Scientific Method & Inquiry
• Indigenous Knowledge Systems
• Artificial Knowledge & AI Learning
• Wisdom Integration Across Disciplines
• Authority, Power & Legitimacy
• Democracy & Participatory Governance
• Law, Justice & Constitutional Order
• Rights, Duties & Accountability
• State, Nation & Borders
• Empire, Colonialism & Decolonization
• Corruption, Transparency & Trust
• Global Governance & World Order
• Future Political Systems
• Ethics of Power & Leadership
• Agriculture & Food Systems
• Labor, Work & Livelihoods
• Wealth, Poverty & Inequality
• Trade, Markets & Exchange
• Money, Finance & Value
• Technology & Productivity
• Informal Economy & Care Work
• Ownership, Commons & Property
• Post-Growth & Sustainable Economies
• Future of Work & Automation
• Language, Communication & Meaning
• Art, Aesthetics & Beauty
• Music, Dance & Performance
• Literature, Storytelling & Myth
• Rituals, Symbols & Ceremonies
• Media, Information & Narratives
• Cultural Memory & Heritage
• Popular Culture & Mass Influence
• Digital Culture & Virtual Worlds
• Cultural Evolution & Transformation
• Earth Systems & Climate
• Biodiversity & Living Species
• Water, Air & Natural Cycles
• Forests, Oceans & Landscapes
• Pollution & Environmental Degradation
• Environmental Justice & Equity
• Sustainable Living & Regeneration
• Disaster, Resilience & Adaptation
• Rights of Nature & Earth Ethics
• Planetary Governance & Stewardship

Future / Universal

• Natural Sciences & Discovery
• Engineering & Infrastructure
• Energy Systems & Transitions
• Biotechnology & Genetic Ethics
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Agency
• Data, Surveillance & Privacy
• Human–Machine Coexistence
• Space Science & Exploration
• Risk, Uncertainty & Existential Threats
• Ethics of Technological Futures
• Time, History & Memory
• Evolution & Origins of Life
• Future Generations & Intergenerational Justice
• Peace, War & Non-Violence
• Global Cooperation & Universal Citizenship
• Migration, Mobility & Humanity on the Move
• Space Civilization & Multi-Planetary Life
• Existential Meaning in the Universe
• Limits of Knowledge & Mystery
• Humanity’s Long-Term Destiny

4. Live Placard Presentation Protocol

1. Time Slots / Rotation:
   • Each participant assigned a 5–10 minute slot on the designated stage area
   • Only pre-selected questions allowed
   • Rotation session approx. 15 Minutes
2. Maximum Participants at a Time:
   • 5–10 participants simultaneously, separate marked areas
   • Ensures safety, visibility, and smooth flow
3. Placard Size & Rules:
   • Small, readable, safe, non-obstructive
   • Must display participant’s name + selected question
4. Alternative / Hybrid Option:
   • Remote participants: photo/video submission from public place
   • At the event: live spotlight for 1–2 participants

5. Eligibility & Evaluation

• Open Participation: All ages, backgrounds, and nationalities
• Context-Aware Evaluation: Jury considers age, experience, and economic background
• Ethical & Supportive Participation: Guidance for younger / disadvantaged participants

6. Registration Fee

• Covers submission, online publication, archiving, evaluation
• Excludes live / physical ceremony participation

Economically disadvantaged participants may apply for partial/full waiver

7. Additional Sections

• Submission Details: Deadline, file types, word limits, confirmation
• Evaluation Criteria: Originality, clarity, relevance, ethical awareness, feasibility
• Jury & Review Process: Expert panel, decision notification, optional feedback
• Recognition & Awards: Certificates, medals, plaques, online / book / banner publication, special live/hybrid recognition
• Ethics & Code of Conduct: Respectful, non-offensive, constructive, no plagiarism, photo/video consent
• Technical Guidelines: Photo/video quality, placard design, internet/device requirements for remote participation
• FAQ Highlights: Mixed languages allowed ✅, multiple questions per orientation ❌, selection notification
• Timeline & Event Schedule: Submission start/end, selection announcement, live/placard slots, awards ceremony
• Declaration Date of the Selected Questions: 2 October 2026
• Contact / Support: Email: secretariat@wndworldcongress.com

WCND Noble Question Award 2026 – Terms & Conditions

1. Participation Eligibility

1. Participation is open to all individuals worldwide, regardless of age, nationality, or profession.
2. Participants under 18 must provide consent from a parent or legal guardian.
3. Participants are allowed to submit up to three (3) questions in total, one per orientation.
4. Participants must ensure that the information provided (name, age, class, occupation, parent income, etc.) is accurate and truthful.

2. Submission Guidelines

1. All questions must be original, respectful, and constructive.
2. Submissions must comply with the word limits:
   • English: 20–50 words
   • Hindi: 15–40 words
3. Only pre-approved questions will be eligible for live presentation or recognition.
4. Participants may submit in either English or Hindi; mixed-language submissions must be coherent.
5. Multiple submissions for the same orientation are not allowed.

3. Registration & Fee

1. Submission fees cover only the evaluation, online publication, and archiving of questions.
2. Fees are as follows:
   • School Students (up to Class 12): ₹100
   • University / College Students: ₹200
   • Common Citizens / Adults / Professionals: ₹300
3. Fees do not include live/physical participation in the WCND event.
4. Economically disadvantaged participants may request partial or full fee waivers; decisions are at the sole discretion of the WCND Committee.
5. All fees are non-refundable.

4. Intellectual Property

1. By submitting a question, participants grant WCND the right to:
   • Publish the question online, in books, or on banners.
   • Use the question for educational and promotional purposes.
2. Participants retain copyright over their submissions but allow WCND non-exclusive rights for publication.
3. Plagiarism, copying, or submission of content that violates third-party rights will result in disqualification.

5. Conduct & Ethics

1. Participants must avoid offensive, discriminatory, or harmful content in submissions.
2. Any form of political, religious, or hate speech is strictly prohibited.
3. Participants must follow all safety rules and instructions during live or hybrid presentations.
4. WCND reserves the right to remove or reject submissions deemed inappropriate.

6. Evaluation & Selection

1. The jury will evaluate questions based on: originality, creativity, clarity, relevance, ethical awareness, and feasibility (for policy questions).
2. Age, experience, and economic background may be considered for equitable evaluation.
3. Jury decisions are final and binding; no disputes will be entertained regarding selection.

7. Live / Hybrid Presentation

1. Only pre-selected questions will be allowed for live placard demonstration.
2. Participants must adhere strictly to assigned time slots.
3. Placard rules: readable, safe, non-obstructive, displaying participant name and question.
4. Remote participants may submit photos/videos following guidelines; selected participants may receive live spotlight.

8. Liability & Disclaimer

• WCND and its organizers are not responsible for technical issues, internet disruptions, or errors in submissions.
• Participants assume responsibility for the accuracy of personal data and content.
• WCND is not liable for any financial or personal loss arising from participation.

9. Amendment & Termination

• WCND reserves the right to amend these Terms & Conditions at any time.
• Participants will be notified of major changes via email or the official website.
• WCND may cancel, postpone, or terminate the award for reasons beyond its control, including natural disasters or regulatory issues.

WCND Noble Question Award 2026 – Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

WCND is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your personal information is collected, used, and stored. This Privacy Policy applies to all participants submitting questions for the Noble Question Award 2026.

2. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: Name, age, class, occupation, parent’s annual income (for students), email, phone number.
• Submission Content: Questions, text, photos, or videos uploaded by participants.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and submission timestamp.

3. Use of Information

We use the collected information to:

1. Evaluate and review submissions.
2. Communicate with participants regarding selection, updates, or support.
3. Publish selected questions on the website, books, banners, or event materials.
4. Maintain records for transparency and archival purposes.

4. Sharing of Information

1. Personal information will not be sold or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
2. Limited sharing may occur with:
   • Jury members and evaluators (for selection purposes)
   • Event organizers and media (for live/hybrid presentation coverage)
3. Publicly displayed content (e.g., placards, photos, questions) will include participant name but will exclude sensitive financial data.

5. Data Retention & Security

1. Personal and submission data are retained for administrative and archival purposes.
2. WCND employs industry-standard security measures to protect against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

6. Rights of Participants

Participants have the right to:

1. Request access to their personal information.
2. Request correction or deletion of personal information, except where retention is legally required.
3. Withdraw consent for data processing; withdrawal may affect participation eligibility.

7. Consent & Acceptance

By submitting a question, participants:

1. Agree to these Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
2. Consent to the use of their submissions and information as described above.
3. Confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

8. Contact Information

For queries or concerns regarding these Terms & Privacy Policy:

• Email: secretariat@wndworldcongress.com