Question: In which of the following city the Seventh Edition of the India International Science Festival held recently?
a) New Delhi
b) Bhopal
c) Panaji
d) Lucknow
Ans: (c)
Related Facts:
- On 11 December 2021, The seventh edition of the India International Science Festival began in Panaji.
- It was inaugurated by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology.
- The theme of the 4-day science festival is ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ – “Celebrating Creativity, Science, Technology, and Innovation for a prosperous India.”
- The Minister encouraged the youth to join the Vigyan Utsav and take the lead through Innovative Start-ups.
- He said that these youth with their innovations can also help to make India a 5 Trillion Dollar Economy by 2024-25.
- He further added that there is a need for celebrating Science Festival in every city and village of India to inspire the youth in critical thinking.
- First India International Science Festival happened in 2015 at IIT Delhi.
- The most aim of the Science Festival is to use the people’s innovations and develop affordable technology for the masses.
By Rajesh Tripathi