National Science Day 2024: Science is significant in the lives of each and every person on earth. Even sometimes when we do not know, we may be using science and its applications in our daily lives. It is important to acknowledge the ways science and its applications have simplified our lives and how easier it has made things for us. Every year, National Science Day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of science in our lives and also acknowledge the efforts of the scientists who work in exploring more ways by which science can be implemented to make our lives simpler and easier.
As we gear up to observe National Science Day, here are a few things that we must keep in mind.
Date:
Every year, National Science Day is observed on February 28. This year, the special day falls on a Wednesday.
Why is it celebrated on February 28?
The National Science Day was first observed on the day when Indian Physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman (C V Raman) announced the discovery of the “Raman Effect” in 1928, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1930. He was the first Indian to receive this prestigious award in the field of science.
National Science Day 2024: Theme
The theme for National Science Day 2024 is “Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat.”
National Science Day 2024: Significance
National Science Day aims to recognise the pivotal role of science in our daily lives. The Day also showcases the activities, efforts, and achievements of the scientific community for human welfare. It also provides an opportunity to reflect on the progress made in the field of science and technology and to identify the areas where more work needs to be done.
FAQs
Why is National Science Day celebrated?
National Science Day is observed on 28 February to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’. In 1986, the Government of India designated 28 February as National Science Day (NSD). On this Day, Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, also known as CV Raman announced the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930.
When is National Science Day observed?
Every year on 28 February, National Science Day is celebrated to pay tribute to the Nobel Laureate Dr. C.V. Raman.
When did C.V. Raman die?
Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman (C.V. Raman) died on 21 November 1970.
When and Why was C.V. Raman awarded with Nobel Prize?
Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman (C.V. Raman) won Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his work on the scattering of light and for the discovery of the effect named after him that is the Raman Effect.
What is the full name of C.V. Raman?
C.V. Raman full name is Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman. He was born at Tiruchirappalli in Southern India on 7 November 1888.
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