Kautilya Pandit

Kautilya Pandit

Kautilya Pandit is a child prodigy from the Karnal district in the Indian state of Haryana.

Memory power

Kautilya Pandit, aged about 6 years, (as of 2014)[1] displays good memory power regarding current affairs, general knowledge and geographical statistics.[2] He could recollect details of 213 countries and can answer questions on subjects pertaining to world geography, per capita income, gross domestic product, politics, and the economy.[1] Psychologists from Kurukshetra University have noted the grasping powers of Kautilya and expressed their desire to investigate his recalling capacity. C.R. Darolia, Chairman, Psychology Department said that he "may have an intelligence quotient (IQ) of around 130 points".[3]

Recognitions

Government of Haryana has awarded Rs.10 lakh to Kautilya Pandit and assured all support for his future development.[2] During the award ceremony, Kautilya pointed out an error in his commendation certificate while receiving it from the Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on live television, which resulted in substantial embarrassment for the Government of Haryana.[4] Kashi Vidwan Parishat, Varanasi has awarded him "Bal Manishi" (Child prodigy) title.[5] He was a guest for Kaun Banega Crorepati show anchored by Amitabh Bachchan aired on 14 November 2013 (Children's day in India) and Amitabh Bachan was impressed by the memory power of Kautilya Pandit. In 2014 Kautilya Pandit personally met Dadi Gulzar the head of the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University to receive an honour. [6]

References

  1. 1 2 Lohumi, Bhanu P (25 September 2013). "For Haryana's wonderkid, no question is tough enough". The Tribune, Chandigadh. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  2. 1 2 I A N S (8 October 2013). "Haryana government awards boy wonder Rs 10 lakh". Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  3. ↑ Joshi, Vishal (25 September 2013). "KU psychologists to study Karnal's 'memory prince'". The Hindustan Times. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  4. ↑ India TV (8 October 2013). "Haryana wonder boy points out error in certificate". Retrieved 15 January 2015.
  5. ↑ "गूगल ब्वाय कौटिल्य को मिली 'बाल मनीषी' उपाधि". Live hindustan.com. 11 February 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  6. ↑ "Big B in awe of Kautilya on KBC". Hindustan Times. 26 October 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
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