Question – ‘National Science Day’ is observed on –
(a) 28 February
(b) 8 March
(c) 22 April
(d) 28 January
Ans. (a)
Related Facts-
- The ‘National Science Day’ is celebrated every year on February 28 to commemorate the discovery of Raman Effect by Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman.
- On this day in 1928, he discovered a phenomenon of scattering of photons which was later known as ‘Raman Effect’ after his name.
- He went to received a Noble Prize for this discovery in the year 1930.
- The theme for ‘National Science Day 2021’ is ‘Future of STI: Impact on Education Skills and Work’.
What is Raman Effect?
- The Raman Effect is also known as Raman scattering. In this, the wavelength of the light scatters when the light is deflected on a particular object.
Reference- https://ncsm.gov.in/28th-february-national-science-day-in-india/.