Question: Which of the following Institute recently launched Young Scientist Programme for School Students?
(a) ISRO
(b) DRDO
(c) TCS
(d) Birla Group of Institute
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- On 18th January, 2019, ISRO launched Young Scientist Programme.
- The aim of the Programme is to encourage the scientific talent and to enhance science education in the country.
- Under this programme, ISRO will select 3 students from each State and Union Territory of the country.
- Mostly 8th standard passed out students will be selected for the one-month programme.
- During the month long programme students will visit ISRO centers, interact with senior scientists and will have access to Research and Development facilities, ISRO will bear all the expenses of travelling & boarding of the selected students.