Q. What is the new award instituted to honour scientists in India?
Answer: Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar
Notes: The Indian government has announced the establishment of Rashtriya Vigyan Puruskar, a series of awards to honor scientists in India. These awards will be presented under four categories, including Vigyan Ratna for lifetime achievement, Vigyan Shri for distinguished contributions, Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar to encourage young scientists, and Vigyan Team for recognizing teams of scientists. The awards will commence in 2024 and will cover 13 domains, ranging from Physics to Environmental Science.
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