Indian Team shines at 37th IBO 2026 in Lithuania, bags 1 Gold and 3 Silver Medals

The Indian team won a total of 4 medals at the 37th International Biology Olympiad 2026, held in Vilnius, Lithuania from July 12-19, 2026. The team was accompanied by leaders Prof. Rekha Vartak and Dr. Anupama Ronad, and Scientific Observers Dr. Ranjithsinh Devkar and Dr. Siddhesh Ghag. A total of 307 students from 78 countries participated in the Olympiad.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2026 was held in Vilnius, Lithuania from 12 July to 19 July 2026.
02India won 1 Gold and 3 Silver medals at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2026.
03All 4 Indian students who participated in the IBO 2026 won medals - 1 Gold and 3 Silver.
04The team was accompanied by two leaders: Prof. Rekha Vartak and Dr. Anupama Ronad, and two Scientific Observers: Dr. Ranjithsinh Devkar and Dr. Siddhesh Ghag.
05There were 307 students from 78 countries participating in the IBO 2026.
06In total, 31 Gold, 61 Silver, and 91 Bronze medals were awarded at the IBO 2026.

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Most people think India won all four gold medals, but actually it won 1 Gold and 3 Silver medals.
Most people think the Indian team was accompanied by a large number of leaders and observers, but actually there were only two leaders and two Scientific Observers.

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Single facteasy

The Indian team won how many medals at the 37th International Biology Olympiad 2026?

A.1 Gold and 2 Silver Medals
B.1 Gold and 3 Silver Medals
C.31 Gold, 61 Silver, and 91 Bronze Medals
D.Only 1 Gold Medal

The Indian team won 1 Gold and 3 Silver Medals at the 37th International Biology Olympiad 2026.

Single factmedium

307 students from how many countries participated in the 37th International Biology Olympiad 2026?

A.50
B.78
C.100
D.150

307 students from 78 countries participated in the 37th International Biology Olympiad 2026.

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Consider the following statements regarding International Biology Olympiad: 1. The Indian team won 2 Gold and 4 Silver Medals at the 37th International Biology Olympiad. 2. 307 students from 78 countries participated in the 37th International Biology Olympiad. 3. The IBO 2026 examinations were expertly designed by the Harvard University Life Sciences Centre. How many of the above statements are correct?

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