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Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Hosts ‘CSIR SciQuiz’ on MY Bharat Portal
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The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), under the Ministry of Science and Technology, has launched the 'CSIR SciQuiz' on the MY Bharat portal in collaboration with the Department of Youth Affairs. Held as part of CSIR's 85th Foundation Day celebrations from 20–26 September 2026, the quiz is open to all Indian citizens. It features multiple-choice questions covering CSIR's achievements, technologies, and contributions across fields such as healthcare, agriculture, environment, energy, aerospace, and biotechnology. The initiative aims to promote scientific awareness and public engagement among youth, offering winners a day visit to a CSIR laboratory, with further quiz sessions planned for coming months.