What is the theme of ESTIC 2026?
- A.Science for self-reliance and sustainability
- B.Creative minds catalyzing science and empowering technology
- C.Innovation for a developed India
- D.Research, innovation and entrepreneurship for all
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Explanation
The correct answer is Creative minds catalyzing science and empowering technology. Professor Abhay Karandikar, Member of NITI Aayog and the Chief Guest at the curtain-raiser, called the theme apt because it speaks of the creative minds that work on scientific innovations and then turn them into technologies that serve society. Options A, C and D are invented slogans that were not announced as the theme, although the ideas in them do appear in the surrounding speeches: the DST Secretary linked the conclave to a developed India by 2047, and he described the National Quantum Mission as carrying research towards practical use through technology development, translation and entrepreneurship. The curtain-raiser also highlighted Autonomous Systems, Physical AI and Robotics as one of the 12 thematic areas of the conclave, and the brochure for ESTIC 2026 was soft-launched at the programme.
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Practice Questions
Where and when will ESTIC 2026 be held?
- A.Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, from 20 to 22 October
- B.Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from 27 to 29 October
- C.Technology Bhawan, New Delhi, from 27 to 29 November
- D.Science City, Ahmedabad, from 15 to 17 October
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The curtain-raiser announced that the second edition of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave will be held there, and that this edition is being organised by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.
Read the full explanation →How many Technology Innovation Hubs has DST established under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems?
- A.12
- B.18
- C.25
- D.32
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The DST Secretary, Professor Umesh Waghmare, said the department has set up that many Technology Innovation Hubs under the mission, and named TiHAN at IIT Hyderabad, IHFC at IIT Delhi and ARTPARK at IISc Bengaluru as examples.
Read the full explanation →Which organisation is organising this edition of ESTIC?
- A.Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
- B.Indian Council of Medical Research
- C.Indian Space Research Organisation
- D.NITI Aayog
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The correct answer is the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, usually written as CSIR, which is organising this year edition of the conclave.
Read the full explanation →Which of the following was NOT among the five sovereign commitments outlined at the workshop?
- A.Energy independence
- B.Net-zero emissions and industrial decarbonisation
- C.Universal energy access
- D.Nuclear fuel self-sufficiency
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Professor R. R. Sonde of IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi, the Guest of Honour, outlined five sovereign commitments covering energy independence, economic development, net-zero emissions and industrial decarbonisation, universal energy access, and a clean environment.
Read the full explanation →Where was the workshop commemorating National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day held?
- A.IIT Delhi, New Delhi
- B.IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai
- C.IISc Bengaluru
- D.ARCI campus, Hyderabad
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The correct answer is the IIT Madras Research Park in Chennai, where the 9th Workshop on Recent Advancements in Hydrogen Value Chain was held on 13 October 2026.
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