Question: What is the theme of National Science Day which was celebrated 28 February, 2020?
(a) Women in science
(b) Science for nation building
(c) Science for people and people for science
(d) Science for climate change
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- National Science Day was celebrated across the country on 28 February, 2020.
- The theme of NSD-2020 is Women in Science.
- This day is celebrated every year to commemorate the announcement of discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir Chandrasekhar Venkataraman. For this discovery he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in the year 1930.
- Objective of National Science Day is to attract and motivate the students towards science and to make the public aware of science and scientific achievements.
- Instituted in the year 1987, National Awards for Science Popularization stimulates, encourages and recognizes outstanding efforts in the area of science and technology for popularization, communication and promoting scientific temper. These awards are presented every year on National Science Day.
Links:
https://dst.gov.in/national-science-day-2020
https://dst.gov.in/sites/default/files/National%20Science%20Day.pdf
https://www.indiatvnews.com/science/national-science-day-2020-cv-raman-theme-women-in-science-pm-modi-593292