Paper I · 3 General Science & Technology · 3.17 Science policy, institutions and awards

3.17.2 Indian scientists, science awards and science days

A short list of Indian scientists with their key discoveries, Nobel laureates, science awards and science-related days is regularly asked in exams.

  • TGPSC MPSO / ASO · Paper I
  • Standard level
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Key terms

  • C.V. Raman
  • J.C. Bose
  • S.N. Bose
  • Homi Bhabha
  • Vikram Sarabhai
  • Nobel Prize
  • Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize
  • Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar
  • National Science Day

What this note covers

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