Q. Which of the following statement given below about I-STEM is/are correct?
1. The portal is the gateway for researchers to locate the specific facility(ies) they need for their R&D work.
2. The Portal Is an initiative under the aegis of Prime Minister Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council(PM-STIAC) mission.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: About I-STEM Portal:

I-STEM was launched in 2020. It is a National Web portal for sharing R&D (Research and Development) facilities.

Purpose: The portal is the gateway for researchers to locate the specific facility(ies) they need for their R&D work and identify the one that is either located closest to them or available the soonest.

Initiatives: The Portal Is an initiative of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India under the aegis of Prime Minister Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council(PM-STIAC) mission.

Goals of I-STEM Portal:

The goal of I-STEM is to strengthen the R&D ecosystem of the country by connecting researchers with resources.

This will be done by promoting technologies and scientific equipment development indigenous and providing necessary supplies and support to researchers by enabling them access to existing publicly funded R&D facilities in the country through the I-STEM web portal.

Source: ForumIAS