Current context: National Science Day (NSD) will be celebrated at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 28th February 2020.
a. 21st May
b. 23rd December
c. 28th February
d. 30th January
- The focal theme of the NSD 2020 is “WOMEN IN SCIENCE”.
- The NSD is celebrated every year on 28th February to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’.
- In 1930, Sir C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize for the discovery of the 'Raman Effect'.
- The day is observed as National Science Day (NSD) since 1986.
- President Ram Nath Kovind will present a total of 21 awards for science communication and popularization as well as for women scientists. The awards include:
- National Award For Outstanding Efforts in Science & Technology communication through Innovative and Traditional Method - Dr. Mahesh Verma, Dr. S. Nagarathinam, Dr. Rajendra Kumar.
- National Science and Technology and Communication Awards- Dr. Uma Kumar.
- Augmenting Writing Skills For Articulating Research (AWSAR) awards- Chris Felshia, Dr Joyita Sarkar.
- SERB Women Excellence Awards - Dr. Niti Kumar, Dr. Deepa Agashe, Dr. K. Geetharani.
- National Award For Young Woman Showing Excellence Through Application Of Technology For Societal Benefits- Dr. Shweta Rawat and Gupta Dr. Shalini.
- National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC) is the nodal agency to catalyze and coordinate celebration of the NSD throughout the country.
Question:
Q.1 The National Science Day is observed every year on?a. 21st May
b. 23rd December
c. 28th February
d. 30th January
