20 Indian school students to take part in Sakura Programme 2024 in Japan
On 19 October 2024, in India, the Department of School Education & Literacy said it is sending 20 school students and 2 supervisors to Japan for the Sakura Programme 2024 (20-26 October), along with 5 other countries.
Summary
On 19 October 2024, in India, the Department of School Education & Literacy (Ministry of Education) said it is sending 20 school students and 2 supervisors to Japan to take part in the Sakura Programme 2024 from 20 to 26 October 2024, along with 5 other countries. The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) has run the 'Japan-Asia Youth Exchange Program in Science', also known as the Sakura Science Programme, since 2014 to broaden young learners' scientific exploration.
Key facts
- Announced
- 19 Oct 2024
- Programme
- Sakura Science Programme 2024, Japan
- Dates
- 20-26 Oct 2024
- Indian delegation
- 20 school students and 2 supervisors
- Other countries
- 5
- Run by
- Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), since 2014
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which agency implements the Sakura Science Programme ('Japan-Asia Youth Exchange Program in Science')?
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Correct answer: B — Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) has been implementing the Sakura Science Programme since 2014.
How many Indian school students were sent to Japan for the Sakura Programme 2024 (20-26 October)?
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Correct answer: C — 20
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: DoSEL is sending 20 school students and 2 supervisors to Japan for the Sakura Programme 2024, along with 5 other countries.
Since which year has the Japan Science and Technology Agency been implementing the Sakura Science Programme?
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Correct answer: B — 2014
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: JST has been implementing the 'Japan-Asia Youth Exchange Program in Science' (Sakura Science Programme) since 2014.