Young Scientist Programme (YUVIKA)

Yuvika

Question: Consider the following statement regarding YUVIKA:
1) YUVIKA stands for “Young Scientist Programme” YUva VIgyani KAryakram
2) Indian Space Research Organisation has launched this programme for School Children
3) This programme aimed at creating awareness amongst the youngsters who are the future building blocks of our Nation
Which of the following is/are correct?
(a) Only (1)
(b) Only (2)
(c) Both (1) and (2)
(d) All the above
Answer: (d)
Related facts:

  • Indian Space Research Organisation has launched a special programme for School Children called Young Scientist Programme / YUva VIgyani KAryakram from this year, in tune with the Government’s vision Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan.
  • The Program is primarily aimed at imparting basic knowledge on Space Technology, Space Science and Space Applications to the younger ones with the intent of arousing their interest in the emerging areas of Space activities.
  • The program is aimed at creating awareness amongst the youngsters who are the future building blocks of our Nation. ISRO has chalked out this programme to Catch them Young.
  • The programme will be of two weeks duration during summer holidays (second half of May 2019) and the schedule will include invited talks, experience sharing by the eminent scientists, facility and lab visits, exclusive sessions for discussions with experts, practical and feedback sessions.
  • It is proposed to select 3 students each from each State/ Union Territory to participate in this programme covering CBSE, ICSE and State syllabus.
  • Those who have just completed 9th standard (in the academic year 2018-19) and waiting to join 10th Standard (or just joined 10th Standard) will be eligible for the online registration to the programmme.
  • The selection is based on the 8th Standard academic performance and extracurricular activities.

Link:
https://www.isro.gov.in/update/26-mar-2019/young-scientist-programme-yuvika-online-registration