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2020

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Who launched SERB-POWER scheme to support women scientists?

A	Smriti Irani
B	Nirmala Sitharaman
C	Harsh Vardhan
D	Nitin Gadkari

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan launched this scheme on October 29, 2020. Beneficiaries of this scheme will benefit from two important components: the SERB-POWER Fellowship and the SERB-POWER Research Grants.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ministry of Science and Technology has launched the SERB-POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research) Scheme in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -SERB – POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research) program is formulated to mitigate gender disparity in science and engineering research funding in various S&T programs in Indian academic institutions and R&D laboratories.

Detailed explanation-4: -The DST Womens Scientist Fellowship is meant for women scientists and technologists falling under the age group of 27-57. It was launched for women taking up their research in the fields of basic or applied sciences in the perimeters of engineering and science streams.

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