SOURCE :- SIASAT NEWS
The 5th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics for Juniors ( IOAA-Jr ) 2026, held earlier this month in Thailand, was attended by Indian students, according to the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) on Monday.
At the global event taking place in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, the five-member Indian contingent faced individuals from 25 nations.
At a press conference in this country, NCSM Director General K S Murali stated,” Winning two silver, two metal, and one bronze medal reflects their dedication, scientific aptitude, and perseverance.”
Metal trophies were won by Swara Srujal Patel of Gujarat School of Excellence and Aditya Vidyashram Residential School, Puducherry, Siddharth Laxmisha.
Aarna Chaplot of Maa Bharti Senior Secondary School, Kota, and Krish Bhaskar of KS International Academy, Bagar, both in Rajasthan, won gold awards, according to the NCSM, while Akshara Gulab Ambone of Lords Public School, Maharashtra, won a bronze medal.
Bhaskar, who won a gold medal in Thailand, told PTI that he wanted to study scientist.
It was a wonderful time interacting with students from various international backgrounds. We “felt like one home,” he said.
104 individuals from 25 different nations were gathered for the occasion, which took place between November 1 and November 8, accompanied by 53 group leaders and watchers.
The NCSM, which is run by the Ministry of Culture, was in charge of selecting and training the students through its Junior Astronomy Olympiad program and facilitated the involvement of the Indian force.
Last month, the 25 selected students received training in philosophical and observational astronomy, problem-solving, and night-sky observation, according to Murali.
Through planetariums, exhibitions, clouds observations, and lectures, the NCSM even runs science training centres across its technology museums to raise awareness of science.
SOURCE : SIASAT
