Why in News?
India won 1 Gold and 3 Silver medals at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2026, held in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Key Highlights
- Host: Vilnius, Lithuania.
- Participants: 307 students from 78 countries.
- India’s Performance: 1 Gold and 3 Silver medals.
- India’s Overall IBO Medal Tally: 17 Gold, 69 Silver, 17 Bronze, and 1 Honourable Mention
- This was India’s 26th participation in the IBO.
About the International Biology Olympiad (IBO)
- International Biology Olympiad (IBO) is an annual global biology competition for secondary school students.
- Established: 1990.
- Hosted by a different country every year.
- Includes theoretical and practical examinations.
- Covers Cell & Molecular Biology, Genetics, Evolution, Plant & Animal Biology, Ecology, and Biosystematics.
Prelims Value Addition
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE)
- HBCSE is a constituent institution of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).
- It coordinates India’s Science Olympiad Programme and prepares Indian teams for international Olympiads.
[2026] X’, born in the UK, was conferred the Nobel Prize in 2025. He was a professor in an American university when this prize was announced. Identify X’:
[A] Michel H. Devoret
[B] Richard Robson
[C] John Clarke
[D] Joel Mokyr