Q. With reference to Women’s Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) program, consider the following statements:
1. It is launched by India and UK Science and Innovation Council(SIC).
2. It is a first-of-its-kind programme that aims to promote women in the field of research and development through lateral entry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect: It is launched by the Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC)
Statement 2 is correct.
Source: PIB
