India's Science and Technology Quiz

S&T is widely recognised as an important tool for fostering and strengthening the economic and social development of the country.

India has made significant progress in various spheres of science and technology over the years and can now take pride in having a strong network of S&T institutions, trained manpower and an innovative knowledge base.

The focus of the Tenth Plan in the science and technology sector would be to: strengthen application-oriented research and development (R&D) for technology generation; promote human resource development, encourage research in and application of S&T for forecasting, prevention and mitigation of natural hazards; integrate the developments in science and technology with all spheres of national activities; and harness S&T for improving livelihood, employment generation, environment protection and ecological security.

<p>The approach and thrust of the Tenth Plan in the science and technology sector would be to strengthen application-oriented research and development (R&amp;D) for technology generation, promote human resource development, encourage research in and application of S&amp;T for forecasting, prevention and mitigation of natural hazards, integrate the developments in science and technology with all spheres of national activities, and harness S&amp;T for improving livelihood, employment generation, environment protection and ecological security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Given the rapid pace of globalisation, fast-depleting material resources, increasing competition among nations and the growing need to protect intellectual property, the importance of strengthening the knowledge base is an important issue that needs to be recognised during the Tenth Plan.</p> Signup and view all the answers