"Million Minds Augmenting National Aspirations and Knowledge" (MANAK), a scheme under the flagship programme, Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE), caters to :
- A.The college students studying in the undergraduate programme in the age group of 19 - 25 years.
- B.The research scholars in recognized research laboratories of national importance.
- C.The college teachers of the country.
- D.The school children studying in classes 6 - 10 in the age group of 10 - 15 years.
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Explanation
The correct answer is D, The school children studying in classes 6 - 10 in the age group of 10 - 15 years. INSPIRE-MANAK is the school-level part of INSPIRE.
INSPIRE is run by the Department of Science and Technology to draw young talent into science. Under MANAK, which is carried out with the National Innovation Foundation, schools nominate original ideas from their students of classes 6 to 10. Selected students receive a cash award, transferred to their bank accounts, to build a model or prototype of the idea. Their work is then shown at district, state and national level exhibitions, and the best ideas are helped towards patents and products. The aim is to reach a million original ideas rooted in science and social innovation.
Option A is wrong because undergraduate students are covered by the INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE), not MANAK. Option B is wrong because research scholars get the INSPIRE Fellowship for doctoral work. Option C is wrong because MANAK is not a scheme for teachers.
Exam tip: INSPIRE-MANAK = classes 6 to 10, ages 10 to 15, DST with National Innovation Foundation.
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