Q. Recently, where was the 17th edition of the International Earth Sciences Olympiad (IESO) held?
Answer:
Beijing, China
Notes: The Indian student team won multiple medals at the 17th International Earth Sciences Olympiad (IESO) held in Beijing, China, from August 8-16, 2024. It was established in 2003. IESO is an annual competition for secondary school students worldwide. It aims to raise awareness of earth sciences through teamwork, collaboration, and competition. The event encourages young people to engage in earth system sciences and discuss environmental challenges. IESO is part of the REACHOUT scheme by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, with India participating since 2007 and hosting the 10th edition in Mysore.