Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP):
1.It is a prestigious national award instituted by the Government of India to recognize outstanding contributions in science, technology, and innovation.
2.The four categories of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar are Vigyan Ratna, Vigyan Shri, Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, and Vigyan Team.
3.Scientists, technologists, and innovators working only in government organizations are eligible for the award.
4.The Prime Minister of India heads the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar Committee (RVPC) that selects the awardees.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The RVP is a prestigious national award established by the Government of India to honor significant contributions in science, technology, and innovation. The RVP includes four categories: Vigyan Ratna for lifetime achievements, Vigyan Shri for distinguished contributions, Vigyan Yuva (which replaces the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize) for young scientists, and Vigyan Team for collaborative efforts.
Statements 3 and 4 are incorrect. The eligibility for the RVP extends to scientists, technologists, and innovators working in both government and private sector organizations, as well as individuals working outside any organization and including those of Indian origin abroad. The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar Committee (RVPC) is headed by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.
Source: The Hindu
