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The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing scientific talent through the INSPIRE Programme, which supports over 3.75 lakh students and young researchers across four major components. The programme promotes innovation among school students, supports meritorious students pursuing higher education in basic sciences, and provides opportunities for outstanding postdoctoral researchers to establish independent research careers.
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Critically examine the role of flagship innovation schemes like INSPIRE in promoting scientific research and development in India.
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Which ministry runs the INSPIRE Programme?
The INSPIRE Programme is the Department of Science and Technology's (DST) flagship innovation scheme.
What is the total number of students and young researchers who have benefited under the INSPIRE Programme in the last five years?
Over 3.75 lakh students and young researchers have benefited under the INSPIRE Programme in the last five years.
Consider the following statements regarding INSPIRE Programme components: 1. The INSPIRE Programme has two major components: INSPIRE MANAK and INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE). 2. The INSPIRE Programme has four major components: INSPIRE MANAK, INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE), INSPIRE Fellowship, and INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship. 3. INSPIRE MANAK is a scheme that provides financial support for doctoral research. How many of the above statements are correct?
The correct statements are supported by Fact 3 which lists the four major components of the INSPIRE Programme. The incorrect statements are contradicted by this fact and/or Fact 4 which describes INSPIRE-MANAK.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Over 3 lakh students have benefited under the INSPIRE Programme in the last five years. Statement-II: The INSPIRE Programme has a large number of beneficiaries due to its four major components which cater to different stages of education and research. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement-I is supported by Fact 2. Statement-II explains why this is the case, as the four components of the INSPIRE Programme (listed in Fact 3) likely contribute to a large number of beneficiaries.