International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2014 Papers [Past Olympiad Papers]

Theoretical, Observational and Data Analysis

8th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA 2014) was held in Suceava, Romania from 1st to 11th August, 2014. Here are the problems of IOAA 2014. 

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International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2014 Papers [Past Olympiad Papers]

IPhO 2014 Problems

45th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO 2014) was held in Astana, Kazakhstan from the 13th to the 21st of July. Here are the problems and solutions of IPhO 2014. 

Source- http://ipho2014.kz/

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International Science Olympiads 2014

2013 was a successful Olympiad year and now we're looking forward to 2014. In this article I want to share where and when 2014 International Science Olympiads are going to be held.

The 55th International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 3 to 13 July 2014.

Website: http://www.imo2014.org.za/

The 45th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from 13 to 21 July 2014.

Website: http://ipho2014.kz/

The 11th International Geography Olympiad (IGeO) will be held in Krakow, Poland, from 12 to 18 August 2014.

Website: http://www.geoolympiad.org/

National Earth Science Olympiad Sample Questions [SET II]

ATMOSPHERE

1. Which is the innermost layer of atmosphere?

       a) Lithosphere.
       b) Stratosphere.
       c) Troposphere.
       d) Biosphere.

2. When traveling by air, your airplane flies through this zone of atmosphere:

       a) Higher part of the Troposphere not beyond.

       b) Mainly the lower part of the Stratosphere.

       c) Lower part of the Mesosphere.

       d) None of the above.

3. Ozone molecules useful in blocking UV rays of the sun are dispersed at this altitude from the surface of earth:

         a) Only near the surface.

         b) From surface to 11 Kms.

         c) From 11 Kms to 30 Kms.

         d) From 31 to 50 Kms.

4. The temperature in the Stratosphere increases with height as compared to Troposphere because:

        a). Both contain Ozone but concentration of ozone is higher in Stratosphere than in Troposphere

        b)  Sun is closer to stratosphere compared to troposphere.

        c) Clouds are present in Troposphere which cool the later.

        d) None of the above.

5. How much of the earth’s air is found in the atmosphere inner most layer (troposphere)

        a) 75 %

        b) 80 %

        c) 65 %

        d) 57 %

Bangladesh National Earth Science Olympiad (NEO) 2014 [Registration]

National Earth Olympiad 2014, the third Earth and Environmental Science Olympiad in Bangladesh, has started. 

National Earth Olympiad is mainly designed to challenge student's knowledge on Geology, Meteorology, Terrestrial Astronomy and Environmental Sciences. This will be the national level selection competition of Bangladesh Team for the forthcoming 8th International Earth Science Olympiad to be held at Spain in September. Any currently enrolled student from class 8 to class 12 is eligible to participate in the Olympiad.

For Registration, please visit www.byei.org/neo2014
For Latest Updates and Schedule, Keep your eyes on the National Earth Olympiad Facebook Page and Webpage.

Preparation

•  High School Earth Science

It's nearly impossible to complete this huge book within this short time, so read properly the Important and Unknown topics like Rocks, Minerals, Volcanoes etc. And if possible, you should take a look at the whole book for gaining basic knowledge in Earth Science. 

• National Earth Olympiad Syllabus

Though it seems huge, the topics are really interesting and easy. Especially read about the Environmental Topics, Different Conference, Congress, as these are the excluding parts of Earth Science.

• National Earth Olympiad Question 2012

Above all try to keep basic knowledge about all parts of Earth Science, especially Geology, Hydrology and Environment. General Knowledge about Bangladesh, especially Renewable Energy, Natural Resources will be worthwhile. 

• International Earth Science Olympiad Papers 

• National Earth Olympiad 2014 Sample Paper

More resource about preparation can be found here. These are not much necessary for the Divisional Rounds, but will really help you to learn more about Earth Science.

Bangladesh Science Olympiad (BSO) 2014 [Registration]

Chittagong Division
Bangladesh Academy of Sciences is going to organize “Science Olympiad-2014” in different center of Bangladesh. International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC) is the center in Chittagong Division. The Olympiad will be held on 14th March, 2014 at IIUC Permanentcampus, Kumira, Chittagong.
For registration, follow this LINK.

Rajshahi Division
Rajshahi University School is the center in Rajshahi Division. The Olympiad will be held on 14th March, 2014.
For registration, call 01716296339, 01716509351. 

Dhaka Division
Notre Dame College and St. Joseph Higher Secondary School are the center in Dhaka Division. The Olympiad will be held on 14th March, 2014.
For registration, call 01552368703 (Sudeb Paul, St. Joseph) / 01711181616 (Titas Rojario, NDC). 

Sylhet Division
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology is the center in Sylhet Division. The Olympiad will be held on 14th March, 2014.

For registration, call 01711736177. 

Bangladesh Informatics Olympiad (BdIO) 2014 [Registration]

Regional Selection test of Bangladesh Informatics Olympiad 2014 will take place on 28th February, 2014. 

This year Regional Contest will be held in 5 Divisions (Dhaka, Sylhet, Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna) across the country. The winners of Regional Selection test will get the opportunity to compete in National Round of BdIO 2014. From the National Contest, this year's IOI team will be selected, who will represent Bangladesh in the International Olympiad in Informatics 2014, Taiwan. 

The registration process has already started. For registration, follow this LINK.

For more information about the competition and preparation, keep your eyes on the Bangladesh Informatics Olympiad Facebook Group and Progক্রিয়া website.

Bangladesh Informatics Olympiad Facebook Group.
Progক্রিয়া Website.

Happy Coding!

Bangladesh Astronomy Olympiad (BdAO) 2014 [Registration]

9th Bangladesh Astro-Olympiad 2014

Bangladesh Astronomical Association is going to organize 9^th National Astronomy Olympiad. After holding a district-level selection process on January 24, 2014, the best contenders will take to the final stage on February 8 to showcase their knowledge of astronomy through various contests in the Olympiad. The qualifiers will be held in Barisal, Khulna, Rajshahi, Sylhet, Chittagong, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Narayanganj, Bogra, Feni, Moulvibazar and Dhaka.

Fourteen-nineteen year olds from all over the country can register for the Olympiad free of charge, and all participants will be given a certificate. This year, Bangladesh Astronomy Association will sponsor air tickets to Romania for the 3 winners of the National Olympiad.

The national round will take place on 8^th February, 2014. 

Bangladesh Mathematical Olympiad (BdMO) 2014 [Registration]

REGISTRATION

Bangladesh Mathematical Olympiad 2014 is knocking at the door. The registration for the Olympiad will start from 10th January, 2014.
If you want to prove your mathematical ability and bring glory from the prestigious 55th International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) to be held in Cape Town, South Africa, then grab the opportunity.

For the latest updates, Keep your eyes on BdMO website, Facebook page and PROTHOM-ALO.

Website: http://www.matholympiad.org.bd/

Facebook Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/BdMOC/

Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/BdMOC

Prothom-Alo : https://www.facebook.com/DailyProthomAlo

Best Wishes!

Junior Science Olympiad: Preparation

The International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) is a major international academical competition held annually and the only international academical competition that covers physics, chemistry and biology at the same time. For the competition, each country may only send a team of up to 6 students, 15 or younger, and 3 official team leaders. Bangladesh has recently received the membership of IJSO.

This article is for the future IJSO participants. 

IJSO Preparation

Book Suggestion

1. Biology by EP Solomon, LR Berg and DW Martin

2. General Chemistry by Ebbing

3. College Physics by Alan Giambattista, Betty McCarthy Richardson, and Robert C. Richardson

4. Physics by by John D. Cutnell, Kenneth W. Johnson

Resources

1. IJSO Past Papers

    Check out the solutions carefully.

2. Hong Kong IJSO Training Manual 

   Check out each of the training manual carefully. This is extremely helpful.

3. Indian Junior Science Olympiad Papers

    INJSO Question Papers and Model Solutions.

4. IJSO Syllabus

Science Skills and Safety:

·         Understanding scientific methods and working in the laboratory.

·         Identify and use basic laboratory equipment

·         Draw scientific diagrams of apparatus

·         Follow instructions in the laboratory

·         Follow safety techniques when using equipment

·         Measure temperature and volume

·         Make observations using the five senses

·         Make inferences based on observations

·         Describe the scientific method

·         Record a science experiment using standard headings

·         Collect, represent and interpret data in tables and graphs

·         Use scientific language