Question: Where was the first North Indian Science Congress-2018 held?
(a) Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
(b) Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow
(c) Rani Lakshmibai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi
(d) Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- During January 10th-11th, 2018, the first North Indian Science Congress, 2018, was organized at Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow.
- It is known that this was held on the occasion of the 22nd Raising Day of this University.
- The main theme of this Congress was: Science and Technology for Sustainable Future.
- Scientists, experts, students, teachers and researchers participated in it.
- This was also attended and addressed by the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
- On this occasion, the Chief Minister announced a grant of Rs. 1 crore for the Botanical Garden at University and Rs. 25 lakhs for Buddha Yoga Center.
- Apart from this, he also inaugurated the Biotechnology Block and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Park and also released the souvenir of the University.
- The Chief Minister also honored the scientists on this occasion.
Reference:
http://www.bbau.ac.in/Conference/NISC2018.pdf
http://information.up.nic.in/View_Hindinews.aspx?id=902