The International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO), one of the thirteen International Science Olympiads, is an annual competition for secondary school students that test their abilities in disciplines such as geology, meteorology, environmental science, and terrestrial astronomy. Advait Ganapathy topped the country after two rounds of examinations in Chennai and was selected for the International Olympiad being held now at Nice, France. He was given the proud responsibility to be the national flag bearer at the inaugural ceremony.