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

Terms & Conditions

1. Eligibility and Participation

• Open to students currently residing and studying in India, enrolled in a recognised school.
• Students with permanent home/family residence outside India may participate if currently studying and residing in India.
• Eligibility based solely on current enrolment; nationality or citizenship not required.
• Classes VI to XII from all recognised boards (State, Central, International) may participate.
• Only one entry per activity is allowed.
• Submission confirms compliance with eligibility.

2. Submission Rules

• Online submissions only through official WCND portal.
• Offline or email submissions not accepted.
• One file per participant only.
• Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG.
• Max file size: 10 MB.
• Video speeches can be uploaded to YouTube as Unlisted; link submitted online.
• Activity categories: Essay/Article, Poetry, Slogan, Letter, Painting/Drawing, Photography, Recorded Video Speech, Event-Based Speech Recording.
• Video evaluation based on content, clarity, relevance only.
• Deadline: 28 July 2026, 23:59 IST. Late submissions not accepted.

3. Academic Integrity

• Submissions must be original.
• Plagiarism, copyright infringement, or false authorship will disqualify the participant.
• AI-generated content submitted as original is not permitted.
• False declaration regarding eligibility, authorship, or originality may cancel participation.

4. Intellectual Property

• Participants retain full ownership.
• Submission grants WCND non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license for educational/non-commercial use with credit.
• Must not infringe third-party rights.

5. Parental / School Consent

• Participants under 18 require parent/guardian consent.
• School must be informed.
• Submission implies parent/guardian and school consent.

6. Evaluation and Results

• Judged on creativity, originality, clarity, structure, relevance, language, and presentation.
• Judges’ decisions final and binding.

7. Liability

• WCND not responsible for technical issues, internet/device failures, data loss.
• Participation voluntary; risks borne by participants.
• WCND may modify, cancel, postpone without notice.

8. 8. Governing Law

• Governed by laws of India.
• Disputes under exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Darbhanga, Bihar, India.

9. Acceptance

• Submission confirms participants and guardians have read, understood, and agreed to all Terms & Conditions.

Privacy Policy

1. Data Collection

• WCND collects minimal personal data: Name, age, class, school, board, nationality, country of permanent home/family residence, parent/guardian contact, submission files.
• Full residential addresses, passports, visas not collected.

2. Use of Data

• Data is used solely for: processing submissions, academic communication, publication of selected works with credit, event records and archives.
• Permanent home/family residence information is collected only for academic record and diversity documentation purposes.

3. Data Protection

• WCND does not sell or commercially share participant data.
• Participants/guardians may request correction or deletion of personal data.
• WCND implements measures to protect participant data from unauthorized access or misuse.

4. Consent

• By submitting, participants and guardians consent to collection, use, and limited sharing of personal data as described above.