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India International Science Festival 2025 to be held in Chandigarh from 6 to 9 December

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed preparations on 2 November 2025 for the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025, scheduled to be held at Chandigarh from 6 to 9 December 2025.

Summary

At the IISF 2025 review meeting on 2 November 2025, Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, said the four-day festival in Chandigarh would showcase India's transformation into a science-led, innovation-driven nation and its journey towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Secretaries of science departments, including the Director General of CSIR, and representatives of Vijnana Bharati attended the meeting.

Key facts

Event
India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025
Dates/venue
6–9 Dec 2025, Chandigarh
Review
Chaired by Dr Jitendra Singh, 2 Nov 2025

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

Which city was chosen to host the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Chandigarh

IISF 2025 was scheduled to be held at Chandigarh.

Q2 Advanced

On which dates was IISF 2025 scheduled to be held?

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Correct answer: D — 6–9 December 2025

Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed preparations for IISF scheduled at Chandigarh from 6 to 9 December 2025.

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