Review 2019: Ministry of Science & Technology
Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III- S&T
Atal Jai Anusandhan Biotech Mission - Undertaking Nationally Relevant Technology Innovation (UNaTI)
It is expected to transform the Health, Agriculture and Energy sectors during the next 5 years. This mission includes the following missions-
GARBH-ini - A Mission to promote Maternal and Child Health and develop prediction tools for preterm birth.
IndCEPI - A Mission to devel
Year of Awareness on Science and Health (YASH)
Part of: GS-III- S&T (PT-MAINS-PERSONALITY TEST)
The National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science & Technology (DST) has launched a programme on health and risk communication ‘Year of Awareness on Science & Health (YASH)’ with focus on Covid-19. The programme is a comprehensive and effective science and health communication effort for promoting grass
National Technology Day
India is observing its 29th National Technology Day on 11th May, 2020.
The day which was first observed on 11 May, 1999, aims to commemorate the scientific and technological achievements of Indian scientists, engineers. The day was named by the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Every year, the Technology Development Board of India (a statutory body under the Ministry of Science and Technology) celebrates the day by awardi