Question: Name the programme which has been launched by Indian Space Research Organisation for schoolkids recently?
(a) Young Scientist Programme
(b) Young Adept Dentist Programme
(c) New Indian Scientist Programme
(d) All Indian Scientist Programme
Answer :(a)
Related facts:
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) 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.
- This will further help them to appreciate what they are being taught in the school and its real application in Space Science & Technology. ISRO has chalked out this programme to Catch them young.
- The programme will be of around two weeks duration during summer holidays 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 every year covering CBSE, ICSE and State syllabus. Those who have finished 8th standard and currently studying in 9th standard will be eligible for the programme.
Abhinav Mishra
Links:
https://www.isro.gov.in/update/13-feb-2019/young-scientist-programme-launched
http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/mar/26/register-for-isros-young-scientist-programme-till-april-3-1956137.html