With reference to the criteria for the grant of the Bharat Life Sciences Award, consider the following statements: 1. The award is conferred in recognition of exceptional and sustained contributions to the field of life sciences that have significantly advanced scientific knowledge or generated societal impact. 2. Scientists of Indian origin residing abroad are also eligible for the award. 3. The award is instituted by the Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science and Technology. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the criteria for the grant of the Bharat Life Sciences Award, consider the following statements:
1.The award is conferred in recognition of exceptional and sustained contributions to the field of life sciences that have significantly advanced scientific knowledge or generated societal impact.
2.Scientists of Indian origin residing abroad are also eligible for the award.
3.The award is instituted by the Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: The Bharat Life Sciences Award recognizes exceptional and sustained contributions in life sciences with demonstrable scientific excellence and societal impact.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The Bharat Life Sciences Award is open only to Indian citizens and organisations registered in India, subject to the eligibility criteria of the respective Award categories.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The Bharat Life Sciences Award is an industry-led initiative organised by FICCI. However, the Award is supported by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Office of Principal Scientific Advisory to the Government of India and BIRAC. The Award is independently governed, and is neither endorsed nor conferred by the Government of India.

Source: PIB

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