11th to 21st January 2024 - Call for Nominations announced under Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) 2024 in the field of Science, Technology, and Innovation Flashcards

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What is the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar?

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The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (National Science Award) is a set of awards recognizing outstanding contributions in the fields of science, technology, and innovation in India.
It was instituted in 2023.

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List the four award categories of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar.

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I. Vigyan Ratna: Lifetime achievement award
II. Vigyan Shri: Recognizes distinguished contributions
III. Vigyan Yuva: (Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar award) Encourages young scientists
IV. Vigyan Team: Recognizes exceptional team contributions

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In which domains are the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar awards given?

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Physics
Chemistry
Biological Sciences
Mathematics & Computer Science
Earth Science
Medicine
Engineering Sciences
Agricultural Science
Environmental Science
Technology & Innovation
Atomic Energy
Space Science and Technology
Others

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How does one submit nominations for the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar?

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Nominations are submitted on the Award Portal of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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When are the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar awards announced and presented?

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Announced: 11th May (National Technology Day)
Presented: 23rd August (National Space Day)

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