What rank did India secure at the 16th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA)?
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Correct Answer :
B. Second
India secured the second rank at the 16th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) held in Chorz�w, Poland from August 10 to 20, 2023.
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