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Call for Applications: GenAsia Challenge 2025 – India Edition
Join the GenAsia Challenge 2025 (India Edition) — a virtual competition designed to empower young people to think critically, verify smarter, and use AI responsibly.
Organized by DataLEADS, in collaboration with the School of Media Studies and Humanities, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, this challenge invites students aged 15–24 from across India to participate in teams of two or three members in a fun, competitive, and learning-driven experience.
Be part of a regional movement shaping the next generation of AI-smart, verification-ready youth!
#GenAsiaChallenge
#YouthVerificationChallenge
Fact-checking
Uncover Lies,
Discover the Truth.
Rumors spreading on social media.
Breaking news alerts. Stories from friends.But how accurate are they really?
"Famous athlete quits unexpectedly?"
"This study hack will skyrocket your grades!"
How would you verify if these claims are true?
Search for keywords?
Track down the original source?
Fact-checking is the skill of spotting truth in a flood of information.
In an era where AI and the internet can create convincing fake content that spreads in seconds, the ability to identify accurate information isn't just useful—it's essential for navigating modern life.
Breaking news alerts. Stories from friends.But how accurate are they really?
"Famous athlete quits unexpectedly?"
"This study hack will skyrocket your grades!"
How would you verify if these claims are true?
Search for keywords?
Track down the original source?
Fact-checking is the skill of spotting truth in a flood of information.
In an era where AI and the internet can create convincing fake content that spreads in seconds, the ability to identify accurate information isn't just useful—it's essential for navigating modern life.
This looks like an ordinary photo taken in Asakusa.
But look closer... something's not quite right.
This image has been digitally altered—it's a "fake photo."
Want to know the answer? Tap the bottom right.
But look closer... something's not quite right.
This image has been digitally altered—it's a "fake photo."
Want to know the answer? Tap the bottom right.
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The truth is... it's an AI-generated fake image.
① Look closely at Tokyo Tower... the details are distorted
② When you search online for images taken in Asakusa, you'll find multiple photos from the exact same angle.
① Look closely at Tokyo Tower... the details are distorted
② When you search online for images taken in Asakusa, you'll find multiple photos from the exact same angle.
The GenAsia Challenge is a two-stage international competition that tests young people’s ability to gather and verify information online with accuracy and speed.
Participants form teams and take on a series of engaging missions focused on identifying misinformation and verifying facts.In the global finals, the top three teams from each participating country — Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, India, and Thailand — will compete for the championship.
Prizes and Awards
Winning teams at the international level will receive cash prizes and special recognitions for their outstanding performance.
Participants form teams and take on a series of engaging missions focused on identifying misinformation and verifying facts.In the global finals, the top three teams from each participating country — Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, India, and Thailand — will compete for the championship.
Prizes and Awards
Winning teams at the international level will receive cash prizes and special recognitions for their outstanding performance.
Prize
Teams that advance through nationals and place in the World Championship will compete for over $1,800 in total prizes!
1st Place Team: Certificate of Achievement from Youth Verification Challenge organizers plus $800 prize
2nd Place Team: Certificate of Achievement from Youth Verification Challenge organizers plus $600 prize
3rd Place Team: Certificate of Achievement from Youth Verification Challenge organizers plus $400 prize
*Prize amounts may vary due to exchange rates and processing fees depending on your country.
1st Place Team: Certificate of Achievement from Youth Verification Challenge organizers plus $800 prize
2nd Place Team: Certificate of Achievement from Youth Verification Challenge organizers plus $600 prize
3rd Place Team: Certificate of Achievement from Youth Verification Challenge organizers plus $400 prize
*Prize amounts may vary due to exchange rates and processing fees depending on your country.
Register Here →
Deadline : 6 December 2025
SCHEDULE
Schedule
November 22 (Sat)
Winning Global Challenges & Spotting Misinformation – Tips and Strategies from the Experts.
Kick-off Event
December 6 (Sat)
A real-time online team battle! Compete against teams from across India in verification tasks, put your fact-checking skills to the test, identify misinformation, and rise to the top! The top three teams will advance to represent India at the International Finals.
National Tournament
December 13 (Sat)
Time TBA | Online
Time TBA | Online
Going global!
Compete in real-time against winning teams from each participating country.
Use your teamwork to be the world's fastest and most accurate at detecting truth from fiction.
Who will claim the title of global fact-checking champion?
Compete in real-time against winning teams from each participating country.
Use your teamwork to be the world's fastest and most accurate at detecting truth from fiction.
Who will claim the title of global fact-checking champion?
World Tournament
OFFICIAL RULES
OFFICIAL RULES
Schedule:
The 2025 Youth Verification Challenge will be held in three stages on the following dates. All events will be held online:
- Kick-off Event: November 22, 2025 (Saturday)
- National Tournament: December 6, 2025 (Saturday)
- World Tournament: December 13, 2025 (Saturday)
Eligibility:
- Participants must be Japanese speakers between the ages of 12 and 24. Teams of 2-3 members must be formed at registration (birth dates must be between April 1, 2001 and October 1, 2013).
- Participants must provide a valid Google account (Gmail or Google Workspace) at registration. This account will be used to access challenges and receive competition-related information. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly.
Format:
- Kick-off Event: A 2-hour online event where participants will tackle the online mystery game "Ray's Blog." This will be followed by a lecture from Daisuke Furuta, Editor-in-Chief of Japan Fact-Check Center, who will share essential strategies for winning the international competition.
- National Tournament: Teams compete online in real-time against multiple verification challenges. Use your fact-checking knowledge to decode misinformation on the internet.
- World Tournament: Compete online against winning teams from each participating country. Work as a team to identify truth from fiction faster and more accurately than anyone else.
Language:
The National Tournament will be conducted in Japanese, and Japanese interpretation will be provided throughout the World Tournament.
Additional Terms:
- Organizers reserve the right to request identification to verify participant eligibility.
- This event will be recorded and filmed. Footage will be used by organizers solely for future educational promotion and documentation purposes.
- Participants agree to respect the privacy of other participants and protect the personal data of all participants during the competition.
- Bullying, discrimination, intimidation, hate speech, and other exclusionary behavior are strictly prohibited. Cheating, fraud, impersonation, and exploitation of system vulnerabilities are also prohibited. These actions are grounds for disqualification.
- Participants agree to compete fairly and comply with all rules. Organizers reserve the right to disqualify participants who violate the rules.
MANAGEMENT
Management
DataLEADS
A globally recognized, award-winning media and tech company headquartered in New Delhi. We lead initiatives in information literacy, digital transformation, health, climate, and AI, with a strong focus on creating large-scale impact.
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School of Media Studies and Humanities Manav RachnaInternational Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS)
A leading educational institution committed to promoting innovation, critical thinking, andyouth engagement in knowledge-driven initiatives.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are there any requirements to register?
2. Can I participate alone?
3. Can we participate with a team of 4 or more?
4. Can I still register for the National Tournament if I can't attend the Kick-off Event?
5. I'm new to fact-checking. Will the challenges be too difficult?
6. Will I receive a certificate of participation?
7. I forgot the nickname and team name I used during registration. What should I do?
8. Where can I find the registration form?
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