Science for Women-A Technology & Innovation (SWATI) portal launched in New Delhi

February 12, 2024
Current Context: The Science for Women-A Technology & Innovation (SWATI) portal was launched in New Delhi.
Science for Women-A Technology & Innovation (SWATI) portal launched in New Delhi
  • Here are some key details about the SWATI portal:
    • The SWATI portal is an initiative of India's Inter-Academy Panel (IAP).
    • It was announced by Dr. Renu Swarup, then Secretary of DBT, and is dedicated to all Indian Women in Science.
    • The National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) developed, hosted, and maintained the portal.
    • It serves as a gateway to view the expertise and contributions of Indian Women in Science.
    • The portal allows self-registration of profiles of women students, faculty, and scientists across levels capturing expertise, qualifications, publications, etc.
    • The SWATI portal was launched globally on Sunday, Feb 11, 2024, at the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi.
    • The SWATI portal is a significant step towards addressing the gender gap in the STEM fields and celebrating the contributions of women in science.
    • It’s a dynamically growing portal to include data of all women scientists in the country.

Question:

Q.1 Who announced the SWATI portal?
a. Dr. Renu Swarup
b. Dr. Harsh Vardhan
c. Dr. K. Vijay Raghavan
d. Dr. Shekhar C. Mande

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