18th Global Geoscience Olympiad (GGO 2025)

What is it?

A yearly worldwide contest in earth sciences for secondary school students.

Assess understanding in geology, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy, and environmental science via solo and group competitions.

Encourages scientific mindset, research abilities, and global collaboration.

Conducted in: Jining, China (2025).

India's Outcome:

India secured 7 medals along with 1 special award.

Champions:

Rayansh Gupta: 1 Gold, 1 Silver & Unique GYM Journalist Award.

Bains Charuvrat: 2 Silver medals, 1 Bronze medal.

Apam Nidhi Pandey: 1 Silver Medal.

Pryanshi Ghanghas: 1 Medal of Bronze.

The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) provided support to the team