Tag: science
Symbolic; Shivashakti and Tiranga Mark Chandrayaan Lunar Achievements
In a gesture of profound significance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the christening of key lunar locations with names that reflect India's spiritual ethos and indomitable spirit. As he addressed scientists at the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network Mission Control Complex in Bengaluru, PM Modi revealed that the site where Chandrayaan-3's lander made its lunar touchdown will now be known as 'Shivashakti'. Similarly, the spot where Chandrayaan-2's landing occurred will be called the 'Tiranga Point'.
Science, the Most preferred Stream in Southern States
A new study finds major difference in region wise choice of academic streams in India with students in Southern states preferring science stream on top of all. The study by Government of India shows that students enrolled in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka education boards are more likely to choose the Science stream in their Class XI-XII.
A look at India’s National Quantum Mission
Aimed at catapulting India’s efforts in quantum science, the centre Government approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM) at a total cost of...
Trust in Science, Genetics Increased During Pandemic
Has the trust in trust in science, particularly genetics, increased significantly during the pandemic? Well, research by a group from various universities...
Women Credited Less in Research
Research is mostly a collaborative work of a group of men and women. But when it comes to...
Who is Arati Prabhakar, the Indian-American To be New Science Adviser...
US President Joe Biden has nominated Arati Prabhakar, an applied physicist, to be his science adviser and head of the White House...
Ukraine War; What Science Collaborations Are Withdrawn?
With the world coming up against Russia and many countries imposing sanctions, what scientific collaborations between Russia and other countries are cut by the...
India’s Science Growth Lacks Trained Scientists
Despite India having several policies and programmes for encouraging innovation culture and absorbing major encouraging technologies, persistent shortage of well-trained scientists and engineers stand...
More Spending Needed in Science for Sustainable Future
The spending on science has gone up across the world in recent times but there is still a long way to go before it...
Dr Chintan Vaishnav appointed director for Atal Innovation Mission
Acclaimed socio-technologist Dr Chintan Vaishnav has been appointed as the new Mission Director for Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), a flagship initiative of the Government...
