Why in news
- CSIR-NIScPR organized the Platinum Jubilee Ceremony marking 75 years of popular Hindi science magazine 'Vigyan Pragati'.
What is Vigyan Pragati?
- Flagship monthly popular science magazine in Hindi launched in 1952.
- Published by CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR).
- Aims to communicate scientific achievements, foster scientific temper, and popularize basic science among the non-scientific public.
Key terms
Scientific Temper
A spirit of inquiry and reform mandated as a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(h) of the Constitution of India.
Prelims facts
- Vigyan Pragati is published by CSIR-NIScPR.
- Developing scientific temper is a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(h).
Source: PIB English