CSIR-NIScPR marks 4th Foundation Day with STIiG-2025 conference on R&D indicators
Two-day international conference on aligning STI indicators for effective R&D governance.
Summary
CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) inaugurated the two-day international conference STIiG-2025 and marked its 4th Foundation Day on 14 January 2025 at its Vivekananda Hall. The conference theme was 'Aligning Science-Technology-Innovation (STI) Indicators for Effective R&D Governance'. Director Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal noted that NIScPR was formed four years ago by merging CSIR-NISTADS and CSIR-NISCAIR, with a combined legacy of over 100 years. The institute publishes popular science magazines 'Vigyan Pragati' and 'Science Reporter'.
Key facts
- Date
- 14 January 2025
- Occasion
- CSIR-NIScPR 4th Foundation Day
- Conference
- STIiG-2025, two days
- Theme
- Aligning STI Indicators for Effective R&D Governance
- Formed by merging
- CSIR-NISTADS and CSIR-NISCAIR
- Director
- Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal
Practice MCQs 2 questions
CSIR-NIScPR was formed by merging which two CSIR institutes?
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Correct answer: B — CSIR-NISTADS and CSIR-NISCAIR
PIB: NIScPR was formed four years ago after merging CSIR-NISTADS and CSIR-NISCAIR.
The STIiG-2025 international conference, inaugurated on 14 January 2025, was organised by CSIR-NIScPR on which theme?
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Correct answer: D — Aligning STI Indicators for Effective R&D Governance
PIB: the conference theme was 'Aligning Science-Technology-Innovation (STI) Indicators for Effective R&D Governance'.