IOAA 2025:
- India will host the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in August 2025.
- The event will be held in Mumbai, with Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) leading the efforts.
- The IOAA flag was formally handed over to the Indian team at the closing ceremony of IOAA 2024.
Indian Team Achievements at IOAA 2024: - The 17th IOAA was held in Vassouras, Brazil.
- Indian team won a total of 5 medals:
- 1 Gold: Daksh
- 4 Silver: Aayush, Banibrata, Panini, Sanidhya
Other Olympiad Achievements:
- 54th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO 2024):
- Indian students secured 2 Gold and 3 Silver medals.
- 56th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO 2024):
- Indian students won 1 Gold, 1 Bronze, and 2 Silver medals.