Question

Q17. Consider the following statements with reference to The INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) Faculty scheme
1. The scheme is managed by the Centre’s Department of Science and Technology (DST).
2. The main aim of the scheme is to help young, talented scientists embark on independent research careers at Indian labs.
3. The Scheme selects promising research scholars under 32 and offers them a salary of ₹80,000 a month as well as an annual research grant worth ₹7 lakh to work at a university of their choice for five years
Identify the correct statement from the codes given below

• A. a) 1 and 2
• B. b) 1and 3
• C. c) 2 and 3
• D. d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D d) 1, 2 and 3

The INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) Faculty scheme:
1. A scholarship scheme managed by the Centre’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) to help young, talented scientists embark on independent research careers at Indian labs
2. The Scheme selects promising research scholars under 32 and offers them a salary of ₹80,000 a month as well as an annual research grant worth ₹7 lakh to work at a university of their choice for five years