National Science Day 2020: Why We Celebrate It | WHAT IS RAMAN EFFECT | C V RAMAN

National Science Day 2020: Why We Celebrate It | WHAT IS RAMAN EFFECT | C V RAMAN

Celebrated as National Science Day, this day sees focus on discoveries and developments. The theme for this year’s National Science Day is ‘Women in Science’.
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Updated: February 27, 2020, 7:34 PM IST
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Noted Indian scientist Sir C V Raman discovered the Raman Effect on February 28, 1928. He would go on to win the Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery. In simple terms, Raman Effect is the change in wavelength of light when a beam is deflected by molecules.

Celebrated as National Science Day, this day sees focus on discoveries and developments. The theme for this year’s National Science Day is ‘Women in Science’. The main event of the National Science Day will take place at the Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. President Ram Nath will be present at the event.

National Science Day 2020: Quotes

— Science is nothing but perception - Plato

— The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it – Neil deGrasse Tyson

— Science is not only a disciple of reason but also one of romance and passion – Stephen Hawking

— Science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated – Rosalind Franklin

— Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less – Marie Curie

— The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom ― Isaac Asimov

— Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality – Carl Sagan

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National Science Day 2020: Theme for Science Day 2020 is "Women in Science". New Delhi: National Science Day (NSD) is celebrated every year on February 28 to commemorate the discovery of the 'Raman Effect'. Government of India designated February 28 as National Science Day in 1986.

National Science Day 2020: Why We Celebrate It

In 1986, the National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC) asked the government of India to mark February 28 as National Science Day.

CV Raman

India celebrates National Science Day on February 28 every year to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect. Sir CV Raman discovered the effect in 1928 and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.

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National Science Day is celebrated across schools and other educational institutes to spread the message of the importance of science in daily life. On this day, light is shed on efforts and achievements in the field of science and dialogue is held on implementing new technologies.

National Science Day 2020: History and Theme

In 1986, the National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC) asked the government of India to mark February 28 as National Science Day. National Science Day was first celebrated on February 28, 1987.

The NCSTC also founded the National Science Popularization awards to recognize the outstanding efforts in the area of science.

Ever since 1999, each year is celebrated around a theme pertaining to one or the other sector of science. For 2020, the theme is ‘Women In Science’, putting a special focus on contributions and efforts by women scientists.

This year, the National Science Day will be celebrated at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on February 28.

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