National Science Day 2024

National Science Day, which is celebrated on the 28th of February every year, commemorates the discovery of the “Raman Effect” by Indian Physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman. The government observes National Science Day to commemorate and appreciate scientists' contributions to India's progress. 

History of National Science Day

The Indian Physicist Sir CV Raman made a highly important discovery on 28th Feb 1928. On this day, Indian scientist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman discovered a phenomenon of the scattering of light when it passes through a transparent material, leading to a change in its wavelength and energy, which was later known as the ‘Raman Effect’ after his name.

After two years, in 1930, he received the Nobel Prize for his astounding discovery, marking India's first Nobel Prize in science. Every year on this date, India celebrates National Science Day to commemorate the discovery of his famous phenomena. The first National Science Day was celebrated on February 28, 1987.
 

National Science Day 2024 Theme

The theme for National Science Day 2024 is 'Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat'. This was chosen as the theme to emphasise the importance of local innovations and to highlight the work of Indian scientists. The topic welcomes a new era and allows the public and scientific community, both domestically and internationally, to come together, interact, work, and contribute to India's and humanity's well-being.
 

Significance of National Science Day

National Science Day's primary purpose is to create public awareness about the value of science and its applications. Every year, National Science Day is celebrated as one of India's major science festivals to achieve a number of goals.
 

Students from schools and universities present a variety of science projects, while national and state science institutions present the latest findings. The celebration also includes public speeches, radio-TV talk shows, science movie exhibitions, science exhibitions based on various themes and concepts, night sky observations, live projects and research demonstrations, debates, quiz competitions, lectures, science model exhibitions, and a variety of other activities. 
 

Everything is Science

You know what was before the earth was born, even before the whole universe was born? Just Science. It's not something manmade. Its the nature itself coming to us in all different forms. 
 

Have you ever imagined how science is connected to us in day-to-day life?? 

Your digital alarm clock, the weather report, the asphalt you drive on, the bus you ride in, your decision to eat a baked potato instead of fries, your cell phone, the antibiotics that treat your sore throat, the clean water that comes from your tap and the light that you turn off at the end of the day are all products of science. The present world would not exist without the understanding and technology made possible by science. 
 

After the Big Bang theory, which resulted in the origin of the universe, the Apple, which fell on Sir Isaac Newton, proved to be an epic invention in the story of the human race. This was the apple of gravity which gave birth to the theory of Gravitation. Apart from this, below are some of the most important discoveries:
 

Zacharius Janssen invented the microscope in the sixteenth century. Science evolved rapidly in the 17th century. Telescopes, microscopes, clocks, and barometers were invented and utilised to better understand the world. All of these advances prompted scientists to conduct a critical examination of the world and its workings. During this period, blood cells and germs were visible. Scientific laws surrounding gravity, as well as an understanding of how the pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas are related, were also developed.
 

Biology and chemistry originated in the 18th century. The first smallpox immunisation was administered in 1701. In the nineteenth century, John Dalton created the atomic theory of matter, Michael Faraday and James Maxwell made significant contributions to electricity and magnetism, and Charles Darwin postulated his theory of evolution.
 

Today, we see the world largely through electronic screens. Computers, in their various forms, are sources of knowledge, but they are also rapidly influencing how we present ourselves to the rest of the world and interact with others. GPS on a smartphone relies on correcting the time from satellites using the special and general theories of relativity - theories that were originally deemed to have no practical value. AI has now affected human lives like no before and it's heading towards new wonders that science will bring into people’s lives.
 

India’s indigenously developed technologies

• The INS Vikrant is India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier for the Indian Navy. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has created several aircraft systems, missiles, and electronic technology.
   
• Bharat Biotech's Covaxin is India's first indigenously developed Covid-19 vaccine.
   
• Corbevax, made by Biological E, is India's first indigenously created receptor-binding domain (RBD) protein subunit vaccine for Covid 19.
   
• Zydus Cadila's ZyCOV-D is the world's first DNA vaccine.
   
• CERVAVAC is India's first indigenously developed quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine for cervical cancer.
   

Some mindblowing facts about science

As you know, science never ends to fascinate us; here are some real-world facts that will blow your mind. Take a peek and rejuvenate yourself.
 

• Every second, the sun emits more energy than humanity has utilised since the beginning of civilisation.
   
• The human brain can hold the same amount of information as the entire internet.
   
• The typical person's body contains enough DNA to extend from the sun to Pluto and back—17 times.
   
• A photon can take up to 40,000 years to travel from the sun's core to its surface, yet just 8 minutes to reach Earth.
   
• A teaspoonful of water contains eight times the number of atoms as the Atlantic Ocean does.
   
• In their lifetime, the average person walks the equivalent of five times around the world.
   
• If Betelgeuse exploded, transitioning from the red supergiant stage to supernova, it would light our sky continuously for two months. It could happen anytime — within a couple of thousand years, tomorrow or even now.
   
• Octopuses possess three hearts, nine brains, and blue blood.
   
• A solitary blood cell takes around 60 seconds to make a complete circuit of the body.
   
• You cannot taste food without saliva.
   
• A laser can get trapped in water
   
• Hot water freezes faster than cold water
   
• Grasshoppers have ears in their bellies
   
• The known universe is made up of 50,000,000,000 galaxies.
   
• Our planet is home to around 8.7 million different species
   
• The human stomach can dissolve razor blades
   
• About 1% of our genes are derived from plants, fungi, and other microorganisms.
   
• The tallest mountain in the solar system is Olympus Mons on Mars
   

To Conclude

Looking ahead, India is preparing to compare the world lead in Quantum Technology, a field with enormous potential for the future. The impact of Indian scientific advances is not confined to technology; they are also greatly improving the 'Ease of Living' for the average man, contributing to the country's general well-being and prosperity.
 

Science is a victory of human understanding, and we may all feel its excitement. At the same time, understanding its various applications can help us participate in decisions that affect us all. We live nearly twice as long as our forefathers did in 1900, and the quality of our lives has greatly improved since then. Science has changed our lives for the better, and there is no end and doubt that it will continue enhancing our lives for the upcoming births.
 

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FAQs

1. Why National Science Day is celebrated?

Every year since 1987, National Science Day is celebrated on 28th February to honour the great Indian Physicist Sir. C. V. Raman, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics.

2. What is the theme of National Science Day in 2024?

Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat

3. Which is World Science Day?

World Science Day is Celebrated every year on 10 November.

4. How is Science Day celebrated?

Educational institutions celebrate National Science Day by organising public speeches, radio, TV, science movies, science exhibitions on themes and concepts, debates, quiz competitions, lectures and science model exhibitions.

5. What are the popular courses in Science?

Please find the links of courses below with full college details.

B.SC, M.SC, PG DIPLOMA, PHD, MD, MBBS, B.Pharm, MS.