The Regional Science Centre, Bhopal felicitated Charles Rajan, student from Gyan Ganga Academy grade eleventh, on Saturday, for securing a Gold Medal in 18th Indian Astronomy Olympiad that held during September 6 to 14 at Vilnius, the Republic of lithuania.
Notably, on the occasion, Charles shared his experiences during the Olympiad and also interacted with the students present on the occasion. Prabal Roy Project Coordinator Regional Science Centre, Education officers of Regional Science Centre MM Rout and Charudatta Pulliwar were present on the occasion. During his interaction with the students he said that the International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO) is an annual topmost global Astronomy knowledge gauging Olympiad for high school students (age 14-18), which emphasizes the role of astronomy and scientific knowledge in educational process.
Notably, this time Indian Team has created history by securing three gold medals out of six in International Astronomy Olympiad coordinated by Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai, head office of Regional Science Centre, Bhopal. As many as 234 students participated from Regional Science Centre, Bhopal.
In 18th International Astronomy Olympiad, there were 20 teams from 18 different countries including China, Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Armenia, Russia, Moscow, Serbia, Cremia, Italy and Kazakhstan. who took part in IAO at Vilnius, the Republic of lithuania. In all 46 students, including the three from India, participated in IAO. The judgment for the award of medals was based on the performance of the students in three highly competitive and difficult exams on theory, observation and practical.
While talking to The Pioneer, education officer of Regional Science Centre, Bhopal said, “We are really proud that a student from our city has secured the gold medal in the IAO. This event was organized to felicitate Charles Rajan on this success.” Further, Charles has also registered for senior Olympiad in physics and chemistry at Regional Science Centre, Bhopal.