Mann Ki Baat 119th episode: PM proposes 'One Day as a Scientist', recalls Hansa Mehta and will hand his social media to women on 8 March
In the 119th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 23 February 2025, PM Narendra Modi hailed ISRO's 100th launch, proposed 'One Day as a Scientist' for National Science Day, and said he would hand his social media accounts to inspiring women on International Women's Day.
Summary
In the 119th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 23 February 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of ISRO's 100th rocket launch, noting that about 460 satellites had been launched in the last 10 years. Ahead of National Science Day he suggested 'One Day as a Scientist', asking young people to spend a day at a research lab, planetarium or space centre. Recalling Hansa Mehta, who presented the first national flag to the Constituent Assembly on behalf of the women of India, he said that on 8 March he would hand over his X and Instagram accounts to inspiring women. He congratulated the Services team on winning the most gold medals at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, where the host state finished 7th, and repeated his call to cut edible oil use by 10% to fight obesity, with messages from Neeraj Chopra, Nikhat Zareen and Dr Devi Shetty.
Key facts
- Episode and date
- 119th, 23 February 2025
- Space
- ISRO's 100th launch; about 460 satellites in 10 years
- Science Day idea
- 'One Day as a Scientist'
- Women's Day
- PM's X and Instagram to be handed to women on 8 March
- Recalled
- Hansa Mehta presented the national flag in the Constituent Assembly
- National Games
- Services won most golds; Uttarakhand finished 7th
- Obesity
- Cut edible oil use by 10%
Practice MCQs 5 questions
Which idea did PM Modi suggest for young people ahead of National Science Day in the 119th Mann Ki Baat?
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Correct answer: B — One Day as a Scientist
The PM suggested 'One Day as a Scientist', asking youth to spend a day at a research lab, planetarium or space centre.
In the 119th Mann Ki Baat the PM played the voice of which Constituent Assembly member presenting the national flag on behalf of the women of India?
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Correct answer: D — Hansa Mehta
The PM played Hansa Mehta's words presenting the first flag to fly over the Constituent Assembly as a gift from the women of India.
What did PM Modi announce he would do on International Women's Day, 8 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Hand over his X and Instagram accounts to inspiring women
He said he would hand over his social media accounts such as X and Instagram to inspiring women for the day.
According to the 119th Mann Ki Baat, at what position did host Uttarakhand finish in the 38th National Games?
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Correct answer: C — 7th
The PM said Uttarakhand finished 7th, while the Services team won the most gold medals.
By how much did the PM ask citizens to cut their use of edible oil to fight obesity?
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Correct answer: B — 10%
He repeated his call to reduce the consumption of edible oil by 10% and challenged 10 people to do so.