"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.✓ Correct
Explanation
INSPIRE-MANAK (Million Minds Augmenting National Aspirations and Knowledge) is a scheme of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. It targets school children studying in classes 6 to 10 in the age group of 10-15 years. The scheme aims to motivate students to study science and pursue a career in research by nurturing creativity at an early age. Schools nominate students for the INSPIRE Award who get a grant of Rs. 10,000 to create innovative projects, which then compete at district, state and national levels.
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