National Science Day 2025 observed with theme 'Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for Viksit Bharat'
National Science Day was observed on 28 February 2025 with the theme 'Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for Viksit Bharat', with the main event at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Summary
National Science Day was observed on 28 February 2025, marking C.V. Raman's discovery of the Raman Effect in 1928. The theme was 'Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for Viksit Bharat'. At the main celebration at Vigyan Bhawan, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said DST's allocation rose from ₹2,777 crore in 2013-14 to ₹28,509 crore in 2024-25, a 926% increase, and launched a DST initiative for startup-led electric vehicle component solutions. A government backgrounder said the INSPIRE-MANAK scheme will extend to Class 11 and 12 students from 2025. PM Modi greeted the nation and recalled the 'One Day as a Scientist' idea from Mann Ki Baat.
Key facts
- Date
- 28 February 2025
- Theme
- Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for Viksit Bharat
- Main event
- Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
- DST budget
- ₹2,777 cr (2013-14) to ₹28,509 cr (2024-25), +926%
- INSPIRE-MANAK
- Extended to Classes 11 and 12 from 2025
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What was the theme of National Science Day 2025, observed on 28 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for Viksit Bharat
The 2025 theme was 'Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for Viksit Bharat'; the other options are themes of earlier years.
At the National Science Day 2025 event, Dr Jitendra Singh said DST's budget allocation rose from ₹2,777 crore in 2013-14 to how much in 2024-25?
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Correct answer: D — ₹28,509 crore
DST's allocation rose to ₹28,509 crore in 2024-25, a 926% increase; ₹6,658 crore was DSIR's and ₹13,416 crore the Department of Space's 2024-25 figure.
According to the government's National Science Day 2025 backgrounder, the INSPIRE-MANAK scheme will be extended from 2025 to which students?
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Correct answer: A — Classes 11 and 12
From 2025, INSPIRE-MANAK will expand its reach to Class 11 and 12 students.