Question

Nehru’s vision of S & T resulted in development of IITs and CSIR laboratories. Even though innovations from academic system in India may be very modest, CSIR laboratories with 38 National Laboratories and 4600 Scientists and 8000 S & T personal have impressive output. Which of the following are products from CSIR ?

1. Saheli (female oral contraceptive)
2. Sree Chithra Heart Valve
3. Indelible ink applied on forefingers to mark voters in elections
4. Coconut de-husking device

• A. i, iii
• B. i, ii
• C. i only
• D. iii only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. i, iii

CSIR

• The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a premier scientific and industrial research organization in India.
• It is one of the largest publicly funded research and development organizations in the world.
• CSIR was established on September 26, 1942, with the primary objective of promoting scientific and industrial research in India.
• CSIR operates a network of laboratories and research institutions across India.
• These laboratories are engaged in cutting-edge research and development and collaborate with academic institutions, industries, and other research organizations.

Saheli 

• Saheli is an oral pill that contains a non-steroidal preparation called centchroman.
• It is taken once a week after an initial intake of twice a week dose for 3 months.
• It has high contraceptive value with very little side effects.
• It has been developed by CSIR 

Indelible ink

• Indelible ink was one of the first achievements by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, developed as a way to thwart identity theft during voting.
• The main constituent of the water-based ink is silver nitrate, which, on reacting with the nail and exposure to light, becomes darker in hue.
• The ink has a solvent, like alcohol, that allows it to dry quickly and leaves little chance for manipulation.