IIA Organizes International Conference in Bengaluru

Current Context: The International Conference was organized by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in Bengaluru from January 20-24, 2025.

• It was chaired by A.S. Kiran Kumar, former ISRO Chairman and chair of the Governing Council of IIA.
• The theme of the conference was "Sun, Space Weather, and Solar-Stellar Connections".
• Here are some highlights:
• Global Participation: Over 200 solar physicists from around the world attended the conference, fostering international collaboration.
• Research Discussions: The conference featured presentations, discussions, and poster sessions on topics like solar magnetism, solar-stellar connections, and space weather.
• Public Talk: A public talk on the Sun by Professor Nat Gopalswamy from NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre was held at CHRIST University on January 23, 2025.
• Future Projects: Initiatives like the digitization of KSO’s historic records and contributions to the Aditya-L1 mission were highlighted. Upcoming projects like the National Large Solar Telescope in Ladakh were also discussed.

Question:

1. The International Conference on "Sun, Space Weather, and Solar-Stellar Connections" was organized by which institution?

• A) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
• B) Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)
• C) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
• D) Physical Research Laboratory (PRL)

Answer: B) The International Conference on "Sun, Space Weather, and Solar-Stellar Connections" was organized by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA).