Current Context: A survey on Research and Development (R&D) Statistics and Indicators 2019-20 was conducted by the National Science and Technology Management Information (NSTMIS), Department of Science and Technology (DST).
- As per the survey, India ranks 3rd among countries in a scientific publication.
- The survey included more than 6800 Science and Technology Institutions spreaded across sectors like central government, state governments, higher education, public sector industry, and private sector industry in the country.
- As per the report India had spent 0.7% of its GDP on R&D in 2017-18.
- The report has also highlighted that India's share in global research publication output has increased over the years as reflected in publication databases.
Question:
Q.1 What is the rank of India in scientific publication as per a report ‘R&D Statistics and Indicators 2019-20’?
a. 1st
b. 2nd
c. 3rd
d. 4th
a. 1st
b. 2nd
c. 3rd
d. 4th
