Question : On which date the first-ever mentorship programme(DBT-Star College Mentorship Programme) for young innovators has been launched by Union minister Jitendra Singh ?
a. 08 November 2021
b. 05 November 2021
c. 02 November 2021
d. None of the above
Ans. a.
Related facts —
- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh has recently(08 November 2021) launched the first-ever Mentorship Programme for Young Innovators to mark the 75th Year of India’s independence.
- This Programme(DBT-Star College Mentorship Programme) will help young scientists and students to innovate and find solutions to future challenges through peer learning & hand-holding.
- It is notable that 278 undergraduate colleges across the country are currently being supported under the DBT Star College Scheme.
- The Star Status Colleges will help in incorporating the vision of DBT(Department of Biotechnology) towards strengthening of UG Science Courses throughout the country by mentoring the newer colleges through hand-holding and peer learning and bringing them under the aegis of Star College Scheme.