Under which of the following programs or schemes, launched in November 2021, India's first virtual science lab for children was launched to connect students with scientists across the country?

Correct option is D

Sol: The correct answer is (d) CSIR Curiosity

Key Points:

• Union Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh launched India’s first Virtual Science Lab for Children on November 22, 2021. 
• Virtual Science Lab was launched under CSIR Jigyasa Programme. This programme will connect students with scientists across India.
• This Lab will provide a virtual tour of CSIR laboratories as well as expose students to research infrastructure.
• Virtual Science Lab was inaugurated with the aim of providing quality research exposure and innovative pedagogy to the school students on the basis of an online interactive medium. It will immensely benefit students from government schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas.
• Students of Standard 6 to 12 are the target audience for the Virtual Lab platform. They would like to explore science using different activities, faculties on subjects of science, Biology, Mathematics & IT and experienced researchers.
  

Information booster:

CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research):

• Founded: 26 Sep 1942.

• Autonomous Body: Under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

• Objectives: Scientific and industrial research, technological innovation.

• Achievements: Indian supercomputer Flosolver, contributions to space missions, breakthroughs in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and energy.

• Programs: CSIR Jigyasa, CSIR Tech-Fest, CSIR Aroma Mission, CSIR 800.

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