Question: Consider the following statement:
(1) 5th India International Science Festival was organised at Kolkata
(2) Theme of the festival was”RISEN: Research, Innovation and Science Empowering the Nation”.
(3) India has emerged 3rd largest ecosystems for successful startups .
From the above correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only(1)
(b) Only(1)and (2)
(c) Only(1) and (3)
(d) All the above
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- The 5th India International Science Festival was organised in Kolkata.
- The theme of the festival “RISEN: Research, Innovation and Science Empowering the Nation” reflects the aspirations of 21st century India.
- Prime Minister Narandra Modi inaugurated the 5th edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) 2019 through video conferencing in Kolkata.
- The four-day science festival, organized from November 5-8 , aimed to build a strategy for inclusive advancement of Science and Technology.
- Prime Minister urged the scientists to be far more proactive in recognizing and responding to their broader social responsibilities with an aim to improve the quality of life of under-served communities.
- India has jumped from 81st rank to 52nd rank on the Global Innovation Index aided with initiatives taken by the govt.
- Also, India has emerged 3rd largest ecosystems for successful startups.
- More than 5,000 Atal Tinkering Labs have been set up and over 200 Atal Incubation Centres have been created, with an aim to instil scientific temper among the masses.
- The India International Science Festival (IISF) was launched in 2015 to promote Science and Technology. The goal of the Science festivity is to help youth, develop 21st century skills, with a focus on scientific knowledge, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Links:
http://www.ddinews.gov.in/national/pm-modi-inaugurates-5th-india-international-science-festival%C2%A0
https://www.narendramodi.in/pm-modi-inaugurates-5th-india-international-science-festival-in-kolkata-via-vc-547220
http://ddnews.gov.in/national/pm-modi-inaugurates-india-international-science-festival-2019-kolkata%C2%A0