National Science Day 2025 🔆 National Science Day 2025 – Key Highlights 📍 About National Science Day ✅ Celebrated on 28th February to honor C.V. Raman’s discovery of the Raman Effect. ✅ Theme for 2025: *"Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for VIKSIT BHARAT."* 📍 Key Scientific Advancements (2024) ✅ India ranks 39th in Global Innovation Index & 6th in global IP filings. ✅ Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) launched for R&D funding. ✅ National Quantum Mission (NQM) receives ₹6003.65 Cr investment for quantum computing & communication. ✅ National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) expands India’s computing power to 32 PetaFlops. ✅ BharatGen AI initiative developing India’s first multimodal Large Language Model (LLM). ✅ Geospatial Science & Climate Research enhanced through disaster mapping & risk assessment. 📍 Women in Science – Key Initiatives ✅ WISE-KIRAN program supports women in research & STEM careers. ✅ Vigyan Jyoti Program encourages 29,000+ girls to pursue STEM education. ✅ Women’s International Grants (WINGS) & Leadership Program launched for global exposure. 📍 Future Vision for 2025 ✅ Expansion of INSPIRE-MANAK scheme to Class 11 & 12 students for innovation. ✅ Strengthening India’s scientific workforce & global research leadership. #prelims #gs3 #science_and_technology #science_technology