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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many Indian-origin women scientists are selected for the Australia’s Superstars of STEM?
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Three Indian-origin women among 60 scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians have been selected as Australia’s ‘STEM Superstars’.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to World Bank data, women make up nearly 43% of the total graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics in India-one of the highest in the world-but just 14% of scientists, engineers, and technologists in research development institutions and universities.

Detailed explanation-3: -This year among those recognised as Superstars of STEM include three Indian-origin women–Neelima Kadiyala, Dr Ana Baburamani, and Dr Indrani Mukherjee.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is the Overall State of Women Participation in the Science Sector? National Figure: Number of science researchers in India has doubled from 30,000 in 2014 to over 60,000 in 2022. Women’s participation is the highest in biotechnology at 40% and medicine at 35%.

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