WHO estimates that one in four adolescents does not engage in physical activity in 2025

When it comes to health and physical fitness, many people often picture heavy equipment in gyms, strict diets, and intense exercises. However, the question arises: is fitness something more than that? During the 'Bhangra Night' session, dedicated to fitness and fun, held at the Health Wealth Summit venue, participants inspired the youth.

Shagun, a powerlifter and two-time national gold medalist, as well as a 'strong woman,' kicked off the session by decisively refuting the outdated notion that overweight individuals cannot exercise. She emphasized that as a woman and powerlifter, she knows that anything can be achieved through hard work and determination.

Meanwhile, fitness expert Samir Danny captured the attention of the youth as soon as he took the stage. He stated that women and girls should never be considered weak because 'standing rivers are often very deep.'

Samir Danny highlighted the most common mistake made by young people visiting the gym. He noted that young people often come to the gym and immediately start heavy workouts without any preparation, which can be dangerous. On stage, he demonstrated the correct ways to perform warm-ups, such as hand and palm stretching exercises. He advised that preparing the body is extremely important before starting any physical activity at home or in the gym.

The atmosphere became even more exciting during the session when a fitness challenge began between the youth present on stage and the audience. The competition included push-up and squat exercises with free weights, in which both boys and girls actively participated. This proved that fitness is not just theoretical knowledge, but also a game that requires endurance and active participation.

To the sound of music and Bhangra rhythms, the entire hall danced. This session served as an example that maintaining shape does not necessarily require boring exercises; one can stay fit by doing Bhangra and dancing. Due to time constraints, the session had to end, but it left a wide smile and a new surge of energy for sports among all attendees.

According to the recently published official report by the Joint Implementation Committee (JIC), the most challenging part of the JEE Advanced 2026 exam was not the questions students skipped, but those they answered incorrectly, leading to point deductions due to negative marking.

Analysis of statistics for individual questions showed that a significant number of applicants made serious errors in solving tasks in three subjects—Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics—reaching levels from 60 to 75 percent.

Specifically, Question number 14 from Physics, Part-2, caused the most difficulty among students, as 74.84% (approximately three quarters) of participants gave an incorrect answer. Only 10.59% of students demonstrated foresight and chose to skip this question.

Furthermore, in Physics, Part-1, Question number 9 was incorrectly solved by 69.01% of students, and in Physics, Part-2, Question number 13—by 67.79%.

The situation in Mathematics was also tense. In Mathematics, Part-2, Questions number 11 (67.24%), number 14 (66.49%), and number 18 (66.01%) had an incorrect answer percentage exceeding 66%. Nevertheless, some students exercised caution by not attempting to solve complex tasks, such as Questions number 5 and number 7 from Mathematics, Part-2, which were not attempted by 56.96% and 56.35%, respectively.

Significant errors were also noted in Chemistry: in Chemistry, Part-1, Question number 10 was answered incorrectly by 67.06% of students, and in Chemistry, Part-2, Question number 13—by 66.51%.

This data represents not just a statistical summary, but an important lesson for those preparing for JEE in subsequent years. The statistics demonstrate areas where knowledge weakened under exam pressure, as well as instances where negative marks were received due to excessive overconfidence or choosing false options. Therefore, future applicants are advised to conduct an in-depth analysis of such high-error-rate questions and learn to select appropriate tasks while focusing on time management.

Despite external well-being, such as having a good job, income, and striving to achieve personal goals, Generation Z faces various difficulties. New data obtained in the USA reflects this trend: the share of young people who rate their lives positively has decreased compared to previous periods, while the level of satisfaction among older people has increased.

According to data from the American research institute Gallup, only 44% of youth aged 18 to 29 in the USA consider their lives good and fall into the 'thriving' category. This figure dropped from 64% in 2010, representing a decrease of 20 percentage points over 16 years. In 2020, during the COVID pandemic, this percentage fell further to 39%, but by 2023, it improved to 51%, after which another decline was observed.

Mental health issues are also a concern. The report indicates that 27% of youth aged 18 to 29 in the USA either struggle with depression or are undergoing treatment for it. This figure increased by 11 percentage points compared to 2019. Furthermore, only 64% of young people reported feeling joyful the day before, and only 28% stated they felt active and productive daily over the past week.

In contrast to Gen Z, older people in the USA demonstrate a higher level of life satisfaction. Among people aged 65 and older, 53% fall into the 'thriving' category. This figure rose from 38% in 2008, reaching a record level of satisfaction in this age group.

These statistics clearly illustrate the difference between the two generations: while satisfaction is growing among older age groups, young people are becoming less optimistic about their future. Although these figures themselves do not explain the reasons for this decline, they emphasize the need to pay attention to the happiness and mental health of Generation Z.