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With reference to the National Science Day (NSD) 2020, consider the following statements:

‘Women In Science’ is the focal theme of the programme.
It is celebrated every year on 28 February by the Government of India to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

Explanation:

National Science Day (NSD) is being celebrated at Vigyan Bhawan on February 28 with ‘Women In Science’ as the focal theme of the programme. National Science Day (NSD) is celebrated every year on 28 February by the Government of India to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’. designated 28 February as in 1986. On this day, Sir C.V. Raman announced the discovery of the 'Raman Effect' for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930. National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science and Technology (DST) acts as a nodal agency to coordinate celebration of the National Science Day throughout the country.