WEST: A New I-STEM Initiative

Question 1

Which will cater to women with a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) background and empower them to contribute to the science, technology, and innovation ecosystem?

Answer 1

Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST)

Question 2

Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST) launched by

Answer 2

• Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map (I-STEM)
• Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA)

Launched in January 2020

Question 3

A digital consortium____ for online discussion and immediate support has also been established through the I-STEM WhatsApp and Telegram platforms

Answer 3

“Connect Quickly”

Question 4

Which portal facilitates researchers to access slots for the use of equipment, as well as to share the details of the outcomes, such as, patents, publications and technologies?

Answer 4

Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map (I-STEM)

is National Web portal for sharing R&D(Research & Development) facility

Question 5

Which is an overarching Council that facilitates the Principal Scientific Adviser’s Office to assess the status in specific science and technology domains, comprehend challenges in hand, formulate specific interventions, develop a futuristic roadmap and advise the Prime Minister accordingly?

Answer 5

Prime Minister’s Science, Technology & Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC)

Question 6

When was it launched?

Answer 6

JANUARY 2020

Question 7

INITIATIVE OF?

Answer 7

PRINCIPAL SCIENTIFIC ADVISER TO GOV. OF INDIA+ PM(science),technology and innovation advisory council .

Question 8

Principal scientific advisor to gov. of india

Answer 8

DR. Pravinder Maini

Question 9

Under WEST initiative, current support being provided to which startups?

Answer 9

S&T startups

Question 10

R&D software platforms

Answer 10

COMSOL, MATLAB, LABVIEW,AUTOCAD