Question: 105th session of the Indian Science Congress was held in Manipur University, Imphal (Manipur) between March 16th-20th, 2018. What was the main theme of this science congress?
(a) Science and Technology for Digital Society
(b) Reaching the Unreached through Science and Technology
(c) Science and Technology for Agriculture Development
(d) Science and Technology Environmental Change for Environment
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- During 16th -20th March, 2018, ‘105th Indian Science Congress’ was organized in Manipur University, Imphal (Manipur).
- Imphal hosted the Indian Science Congress for the first time.
- This Science Congress chaired by Prof. Achyuta Samanta.
- On March 16th, 2018 the Science Congress was formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The theme chosen for the Indian Science Congress this year, is: “Reaching the Unreached through Science and Technology”.
- In addition to the scientists from across the country, some prominent foreign scientists also took part in it.
- Also, Child Science Congress, Women Science Congress and National Science Communication Conference were organized.
Reference:
http://ddinews.gov.in/national/pm-inaugurate-105th-indian-science-congress-imphal
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=177605
http://isc105mu.org/
http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=1..160318.mar18