Bengaluru boy wins gold at IBO Premium
The Hindu
Dhruv Advani, a student of G. R. International School, Kanakapura Road, won the gold at the 34th International Biology Olympiad, held at Al Ain, UAE, from July 3 to 11. India topped the medals tally at the event by virtue of all four of its students winning the gold medal. Along with Dhruv, Ishan Pednekar from Kota, Rajasthan, Megh Chhabda from Jalna, Maharashtra, and Rohit Panda from Risali, Chattisgarh, are the others who won the gold.
Dhruv Advani, a student of G. R. International School, Kanakapura Road, won the gold at the 34th International Biology Olympiad, held at Al Ain, UAE, from July 3 to 11. India topped the medals tally at the event by virtue of all four of its students winning the gold medal. Along with Dhruv, Ishan Pednekar from Kota, Rajasthan, Megh Chhabda from Jalna, Maharashtra, and Rohit Panda from Risali, Chattisgarh, are the others who won the gold.
The selection for the IBO consists of three stages - the National Standard Examination in Biology (NSEB), followed by the Indian National Biology Olympiad (INBO), and finally, the Orientation cum Selection Camp (OCSC). “The Olympiad exams are mainly based on analytical skills. Provided one’s theory is clear, not much theory preparation was required for me”, said Dhruv.
“There is no book as such that can be studied to enhance one’s critical thinking skills for the IBO. That comes from practice. But, to clear the base concepts of biology, Campbell Biology is definitely a wonderful starting point. It is the standard textbook for biology internationally, and the IBO is also based on this textbook for the most part”, he added.
The event saw participation of 293 students from 76 countries in this year’s IBO. This is the first time that India has turned in an all-gold performance and topped the medals tally in IBO.
The team was accompanied by two leaders Prof. Madan M. Chaturvedi, former senior professor, Delhi University, and Anupama Ronad, HBCSE, TIFR, and two scientific observers in V. V. Binoy, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru, and Rambhadur Subedi, NIRRH, Mumbai.
Bombay High Court grants bail to Chetan Patil in Shivaji statue collapse case; sculptor Jaydeep Apte's plea pending.
Deadly rinderpest outbreak devastates Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the threat of diseases from domestic cattle to wild populations.
Suryanarkoil Mutt's history, traditions, and leadership succession explained in detail with references and comparisons to other Saivaite Mutts.
Upalokayukta takes action against officials for neglecting century-old Kelageri Tank in Dharwad, setting 20-day deadline for rejuvenation.
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.