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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Indian organisation has launched a ’Yuva Vigyani Karyakram’ for school children?
A
ISRO
B
CSIR
C
DRDO
D
BARC
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Indian Space Research Organisation is organising a special programme for School Children called “Young Scientist Programme” “YUva VIgyani KAryakram” , YUVIKA, to impart basic knowledge on Space Technology, Space Science and Space Applications to the younger students with a preference to rural areas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which organization recently (in March’22) selected 150 school students for the “YUva VIgyani KAryakram” (YUVIKA) programme? Explanation: A special programme for school students “YUva VIgyani KAryakram” (YUVIKA) or “Young Scientist Programme” is organized by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

Detailed explanation-3: -Dr K Sivan, Chairman, ISRO inaugurated the Young Scientist Programme (Yuvika-2019) through video mode from ISRO Headquarters, Bengaluru on May 13, 2019. A total of 110 students representing every State and Union Territory of India are participating in this programme.

Detailed explanation-4: -YUVIKA 2022: ISRO launches young scientist programme for Class 11 students. Interested candidates must note that YUVIKA - 2022 residential programme will be of two weeks duration during the summer holidays (May 16, 2022, to May 28, 2022).

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