{"id":54983,"date":"2026-08-01T18:27:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T12:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=54983"},"modified":"2026-08-01T18:27:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T12:57:12","slug":"indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science 150 Years: History, Founder and Exam Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#Indian_Association_for_the_Cultivation_of_Science_150_Years_milestone_highlights_its_history_founder_Dr_Mahendralal_Sircar_C_V_Ramans_Raman_Effect_discovery_achievements_and_important_facts_for_UPSC_PSC_SSC_Banking_Railways_and_other_government_exams\" >Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science 150 Years milestone highlights its history, founder Dr. Mahendralal Sircar, C V Raman\u2019s Raman Effect discovery, achievements, and important facts for UPSC, PSC, SSC, Banking, Railways and other government exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#IACS_Celebrates_a_Historic_Milestone\" >IACS Celebrates a Historic Milestone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#Foundation_of_Indias_Scientific_Research_Culture\" >Foundation of India&#8217;s Scientific Research Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#Contributions_to_Global_Scientific_Discoveries\" >Contributions to Global Scientific Discoveries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#Modern_Research_and_Innovation\" >Modern Research and Innovation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#Vision_for_the_Future\" >Vision for the Future<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#Importance_for_Competitive_Examinations\" >Importance for Competitive Examinations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#B_Why_This_News_is_Important\" >B) Why This News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#Significance_for_Competitive_Examinations\" >Significance for Competitive Examinations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#Promoting_Scientific_Research_in_India\" >Promoting Scientific Research in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#Link_with_Nobel_Prize_and_National_Development\" >Link with Nobel Prize and National Development<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#C_Historical_Context\" >C) Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#Birth_of_Modern_Scientific_Research_in_Colonial_India\" >Birth of Modern Scientific Research in Colonial India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#Growth_into_a_Premier_Scientific_Institution\" >Growth into a Premier Scientific Institution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#D_Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\" >D) Key Takeaways from This News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#FAQs_Related_to_Indian_Association_for_the_Cultivation_of_Science_IACS_Completing_150_Years\" >FAQs Related to Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) Completing 150 Years<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#1_What_is_the_Indian_Association_for_the_Cultivation_of_Science_IACS\" >1. What is the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#2_When_was_the_Indian_Association_for_the_Cultivation_of_Science_established\" >2. When was the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science established?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#3_Who_founded_the_Indian_Association_for_the_Cultivation_of_Science_IACS\" >3. Who founded the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#4_Where_is_the_headquarters_of_IACS_located\" >4. Where is the headquarters of IACS located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#5_Why_is_IACS_considered_an_important_institution_in_Indias_scientific_history\" >5. Why is IACS considered an important institution in India&#8217;s scientific history?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#6_Which_famous_Indian_scientist_conducted_research_on_the_Raman_Effect_at_IACS\" >6. Which famous Indian scientist conducted research on the Raman Effect at IACS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#7_Who_received_the_Nobel_Prize_in_Physics_for_discovering_the_Raman_Effect\" >7. Who received the Nobel Prize in Physics for discovering the Raman Effect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#8_Which_government_department_supervises_IACS\" >8. Which government department supervises IACS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#9_What_is_the_Raman_Effect\" >9. What is the Raman Effect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#10_What_was_launched_during_the_150th_anniversary_celebrations_of_IACS\" >10. What was launched during the 150th anniversary celebrations of IACS?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science-150-years\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Association_for_the_Cultivation_of_Science_150_Years_milestone_highlights_its_history_founder_Dr_Mahendralal_Sircar_C_V_Ramans_Raman_Effect_discovery_achievements_and_important_facts_for_UPSC_PSC_SSC_Banking_Railways_and_other_government_exams\"><\/span><strong>Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science 150 Years<\/strong> milestone highlights its history, founder Dr. Mahendralal Sircar, C V Raman\u2019s Raman Effect discovery, achievements, and important facts for UPSC, PSC, SSC, Banking, Railways and other government exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IACS_Celebrates_a_Historic_Milestone\"><\/span><strong>IACS Celebrates a Historic Milestone<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)<\/strong> has completed <strong>150 years<\/strong> of pioneering scientific research, marking a historic milestone in India&#8217;s scientific and academic history. Established in <strong>1876<\/strong> in Kolkata, IACS is widely recognized as <strong>Asia&#8217;s first research institution founded by Indians for the promotion of modern scientific research<\/strong>. The 150th anniversary celebrations highlighted the institution&#8217;s remarkable contribution to science, innovation, and nation-building over one and a half centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foundation_of_Indias_Scientific_Research_Culture\"><\/span><strong>Foundation of India&#8217;s Scientific Research Culture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IACS was founded by <strong>Dr. Mahendralal Sircar<\/strong>, a visionary physician who believed that India required indigenous institutions dedicated to scientific research rather than merely teaching science. At a time when India was under British colonial rule, establishing such an institution was a bold step toward promoting scientific temper and self-reliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The institute&#8217;s founding received support from eminent personalities including <strong>Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar<\/strong> and <strong>Kesab Chandra Sen<\/strong>, who served on its early trustee board. Over time, IACS became a symbol of India&#8217;s scientific aspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contributions_to_Global_Scientific_Discoveries\"><\/span><strong>Contributions to Global Scientific Discoveries<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IACS has been associated with some of the greatest names in Indian science. Scientists such as <strong>Jagadish Chandra Bose<\/strong>, <strong>Meghnad Saha<\/strong>, <strong>Satyendra Nath Bose<\/strong>, and <strong>Sir C. V. Raman<\/strong> conducted significant research linked with the institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of its greatest achievements came when <strong>Sir C. V. Raman<\/strong> carried out his groundbreaking research on the <strong>Raman Effect<\/strong> at IACS. This discovery earned him the <strong>1930 Nobel Prize in Physics<\/strong>, making him the first Asian scientist to receive a Nobel Prize in the sciences. The Raman Effect remains one of the most important discoveries in modern physics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_Research_and_Innovation\"><\/span><strong>Modern Research and Innovation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, IACS functions as an autonomous institution under the <strong>Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India<\/strong>, and is also a deemed university. The institute conducts advanced research in physics, chemistry, biological sciences, materials science, and interdisciplinary fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the 150th anniversary celebrations, the government inaugurated India&#8217;s first indigenous <strong>Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD)<\/strong> system for manufacturing amorphous silicon solar cells. Additionally, <strong>RETINA (Research Entrepreneurship for Translation, Innovation and Navigation)<\/strong> was launched to bridge fundamental research with innovation, startups, and industrial applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vision_for_the_Future\"><\/span><strong>Vision for the Future<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The celebrations emphasized strengthening India&#8217;s scientific ecosystem through greater investment in research infrastructure, innovation, and entrepreneurship. IACS is also expanding its research capacity with plans for a second campus, reflecting its commitment to nurturing future generations of scientists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_for_Competitive_Examinations\"><\/span><strong>Importance for Competitive Examinations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and Teaching examinations, candidates should remember that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IACS was established in <strong>1876<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Founder: <strong>Dr. Mahendralal Sircar<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location: <strong>Kolkata, West Bengal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is <strong>Asia&#8217;s first research institution established by Indians for modern scientific research<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sir C. V. Raman conducted his Nobel Prize-winning research on the Raman Effect at IACS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The institution functions under the <strong>Department of Science and Technology<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Indian-Association-for-the-Cultivation-of-Science-150-years\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSuY-4BnjuUEiIRNJ2vto0oQeTrMb2CcEeDw5MqBY-tmg&amp;s=10\" alt=\"Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science 150 years\" title=\"Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science 150 years\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science 150 years<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Why_This_News_is_Important\"><\/span>B) Why This News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_for_Competitive_Examinations\"><\/span><strong>Significance for Competitive Examinations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The completion of <strong>150 years of IACS<\/strong> is important because questions related to India&#8217;s premier scientific institutions frequently appear in UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and teaching examinations. Aspirants are expected to know important scientific organizations, their founders, historical contributions, and achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promoting_Scientific_Research_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Promoting Scientific Research in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The anniversary highlights India&#8217;s long-standing commitment to scientific research and innovation. Institutions such as IACS have played a crucial role in developing indigenous scientific capabilities, producing internationally recognized discoveries, and training generations of scientists. Understanding such institutions helps students connect India&#8217;s scientific history with present-day technological advancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Link_with_Nobel_Prize_and_National_Development\"><\/span><strong>Link with Nobel Prize and National Development<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IACS is directly associated with the discovery of the <strong>Raman Effect<\/strong>, which earned Sir C. V. Raman the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. The launch of advanced research infrastructure like the PECVD system and RETINA demonstrates India&#8217;s continued investment in scientific excellence, renewable energy research, and innovation-driven economic growth. These developments are highly relevant from the perspective of Science &amp; Technology sections of competitive examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_Historical_Context\"><\/span>C) Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Birth_of_Modern_Scientific_Research_in_Colonial_India\"><\/span><strong>Birth of Modern Scientific Research in Colonial India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science was founded on <strong>29 July 1876<\/strong> by <strong>Dr. Mahendralal Sircar<\/strong> during British rule. At that time, India lacked institutions dedicated to original scientific research. Dr. Sircar envisioned an organization where Indians could independently pursue scientific inquiry and experimentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Growth_into_a_Premier_Scientific_Institution\"><\/span><strong>Growth into a Premier Scientific Institution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the decades, IACS became one of India&#8217;s most respected research institutions. It nurtured several distinguished scientists and played a central role in advancing physics, chemistry, and other branches of science. The institute achieved global recognition after Sir C. V. Raman&#8217;s Nobel Prize-winning work on the Raman Effect. Today, it continues to contribute to frontier research while promoting innovation and entrepreneurship through modern scientific facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"D_Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\"><\/span>D) Key Takeaways from This News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) has completed <strong>150 years<\/strong> since its establishment in <strong>1876<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>IACS was founded by <strong>Dr. Mahendralal Sircar<\/strong> in <strong>Kolkata<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>It is regarded as <strong>Asia&#8217;s first research institution established by Indians for modern scientific research<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>Sir C. V. Raman<\/strong> conducted his Nobel Prize-winning research on the <strong>Raman Effect<\/strong> at IACS.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>During the 150th anniversary celebrations, India inaugurated the indigenous <strong>PECVD system<\/strong> and launched <strong>RETINA<\/strong> to promote research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science 150 years<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Related_to_Indian_Association_for_the_Cultivation_of_Science_IACS_Completing_150_Years\"><\/span><strong>FAQs Related to Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) Completing 150 Years<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_Indian_Association_for_the_Cultivation_of_Science_IACS\"><\/span><strong>1. What is the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) is one of India&#8217;s oldest scientific research institutions. It was established to promote original scientific research and encourage scientific development in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_When_was_the_Indian_Association_for_the_Cultivation_of_Science_established\"><\/span><strong>2. When was the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science established?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science was established in <strong>1876<\/strong> in Kolkata, West Bengal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Who_founded_the_Indian_Association_for_the_Cultivation_of_Science_IACS\"><\/span><strong>3. Who founded the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IACS was founded by <strong>Dr. Mahendralal Sircar<\/strong>, a renowned Indian physician and science advocate, in 1876.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Where_is_the_headquarters_of_IACS_located\"><\/span><strong>4. Where is the headquarters of IACS located?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The headquarters of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science is located in <strong>Kolkata, West Bengal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Why_is_IACS_considered_an_important_institution_in_Indias_scientific_history\"><\/span><strong>5. Why is IACS considered an important institution in India&#8217;s scientific history?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IACS is considered significant because it was among the earliest institutions established by Indians for conducting modern scientific research. It played a major role in developing India&#8217;s scientific research culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_famous_Indian_scientist_conducted_research_on_the_Raman_Effect_at_IACS\"><\/span><strong>6. Which famous Indian scientist conducted research on the Raman Effect at IACS?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sir C. V. Raman<\/strong> conducted his groundbreaking research on the <strong>Raman Effect<\/strong> at IACS. His discovery earned him the <strong>Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Who_received_the_Nobel_Prize_in_Physics_for_discovering_the_Raman_Effect\"><\/span><strong>7. Who received the Nobel Prize in Physics for discovering the Raman Effect?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman (C. V. Raman)<\/strong> received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for discovering the Raman Effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Which_government_department_supervises_IACS\"><\/span><strong>8. Which government department supervises IACS?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science functions under the <strong>Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_is_the_Raman_Effect\"><\/span><strong>9. What is the Raman Effect?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Raman Effect is a phenomenon in which light changes its wavelength and energy when it interacts with molecules of a material. It has applications in chemistry, physics, medicine, and material science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_was_launched_during_the_150th_anniversary_celebrations_of_IACS\"><\/span><strong>10. What was launched during the 150th anniversary celebrations of IACS?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the 150th anniversary celebrations, initiatives including an indigenous <strong>Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) system<\/strong> and <strong>RETINA (Research Entrepreneurship for Translation, Innovation and Navigation)<\/strong> were highlighted to promote scientific innovation and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/sports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sports Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/international\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/banking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Banking Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/railway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Railways Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/defence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Defence Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs?newsmaticargs=custom&amp;posts=today\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daily Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairsinhindi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Current Affairs In Hindi<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/news-and-notifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">News and Notifications<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner-current-affairs-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Download this App for Daily Current Affairs MCQ&#039;s\" class=\"wp-image-247\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner-current-affairs-2-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner-current-affairs-2-1-300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner-current-affairs-2-1-768x128.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Download this App for Daily Current Affairs MCQ&#8217;s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"News-Website-Development-Company\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.martindiainfotech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/News-Website-Development-Company-Banner.png\" alt=\"News Website Development Company\" class=\"wp-image-438\" title=\"News Website Development Company\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/News-Website-Development-Company-Banner.png 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/News-Website-Development-Company-Banner-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/News-Website-Development-Company-Banner-768x128.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">News Website Development Company<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science 150 Years milestone highlights its history, founder Dr. Mahendralal Sircar, C V Raman\u2019s Raman Effect discovery, achievements, and important facts for UPSC, PSC, SSC, Banking, Railways and other government exams. IACS Celebrates a Historic Milestone The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) has completed 150 years&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":55039,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,138],"tags":[39026,19105,39028,39025,39027,6737,39029,25536,34352],"class_list":["post-54983","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national","category-agriculture","tag-c-v-raman-3","tag-government-exams-current-affairs","tag-iacs","tag-indian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-science","tag-indian-scientific-institutions","tag-raman-effect","tag-research-institutions-in-india","tag-science-and-technology-current-affairs","tag-upsc-science-and-technology"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54983","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54983"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54983\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55040,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54983\/revisions\/55040"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55039"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54983"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54983"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54983"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}