Consider the following statements about Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence (PURSE) Program: 1. It is an infrastructure program of the Department of Science and Technology. 2. It aims to strengthen the R&D base of the Universities in the country.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following statements about Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence (PURSE) Program:
1. It is an infrastructure program of the Department of Science and Technology.
2. It aims to strengthen the R&D base of the Universities in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence (PURSE) Program PURSE is one of the flagship Infrastructure programs of the Department of Science and Technology, launched in 2009 exclusively for the University sector. The main objective of the scheme is to strengthen the research capacity of Indian Universities and provide support for nurturing the research ecosystem and strengthening the R&D base of the Universities in the country.

Source: EPIC February 2022

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