PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates ESTIC 2025 in New Delhi

Current Context: The Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 3, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

• The highlight was the launch of the ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund, aimed at boosting India’s R&D ecosystem over six years.
• The fund will provide long-term low or zero-interest loans, equity investments, and support for deep-tech startups, with ₹20,000 crore allocated in FY 2025–26.
• The conclave brought together over 3,000 delegates from academia, industry, and government, focusing on 11 themes including AI, quantum science, clean energy, biotechnology, semiconductors, and space technology.
• PM Modi also announced the operationalisation of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), established under the 2023 Act, to coordinate national research efforts.
• Vision documents and a coffee table book outlining India’s innovation roadmap were released.
• ESTIC 2025 reinforced India’s ambition to become a global hub for science, technology, and innovation, supporting the goal of Viksit Bharat @ 2047.

Question:

Q.1 The Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 was inaugurated at which venue?
a) Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
b) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
c) IISc Bengaluru
d) Hyderabad International Convention Centre

Answer: b) Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 took place at Bharat Mandapam on 3 November 2025.