ClearMains
The Union Minister for Education released a commemorative publication on Bharat Innovates 2026, an initiative of the Ministry of Education aimed at nurturing high-potential deep-tech innovations. The maiden edition of Bharat Innovates was held in Nice, France, and brought together 120 deep-tech startups and innovators and 45 research projects from across India. The initiative reflects the vision of the Prime Minister to place innovation, research, technology, and entrepreneurship at the centre of India's development journey.
Quick Revision
Prelims-testable facts
Trap alerts
Prelims Practice MCQs
How many deep-tech startups and innovators were part of the maiden edition of Bharat Innovates?
Bharat Innovates brought together 120 deep-tech startups and innovators and 45 research projects from across India.
Consider the following statements regarding Bharat Innovates: 1. The maiden edition of Bharat Innovates was held in India. 2. The maiden edition of Bharat Innovates brought together 120 deep-tech startups and innovators and 45 research projects from across India. 3. The maiden edition of Bharat Innovates was held in Nice, France, from 14 to 16 June 2026 under the aegis of the India-France Year of Innovation. How many of the above statements are correct?
The first statement is false because the maiden edition of Bharat Innovates was held in Nice, France, not in India. The second statement is true because it matches the fact that the maiden edition of Bharat Innovates brought together 120 deep-tech startups and innovators and 45 research projects from across India. The third statement is true because it matches the fact that the maiden edition of Bharat Innovates was held in Nice, France, from 14 to 16 June 2026 under the aegis of the India-France Year of Innovation.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Bharat Innovates is an initiative aimed at connecting innovators with industry, investors and other ecosystem stakeholders, accelerating technology translation and providing exposure to global markets and supply chains. Statement-II: The National Education Policy 2020 accorded priority to research, innovation, creativity and scientific temper. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement-I is true because it matches the fact that Bharat Innovates is an initiative aimed at connecting innovators with industry, investors and other ecosystem stakeholders, accelerating technology translation and providing exposure to global markets and supply chains. Statement-II is true because it matches the fact that the National Education Policy 2020 accorded priority to research, innovation, creativity and scientific temper. Statement-II explains Statement-I because the National Education Policy 2020's emphasis on research, innovation, creativity and scientific temper likely led to the creation of Bharat Innovates, which aims to connect innovators with industry, investors and other ecosystem stakeholders, accelerating technology translation and providing exposure to global markets and supply chains.