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SARAL tool to simplify Scientific Research Papers

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: S&T - Applications In Everyday Life

Why in the News?

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), India’s newest science funding agency, has launched a digital tool called SARAL (Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning) to make scientific research more accessible.

What is Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)?

  • Establishment: Created under the ANRF Act, 2023, replacing the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB).
  • Nature: Acts as India’s apex science funding and policy-making body.

  • Mission & Objectives: 

    • Raise India’s R&D spending from 0.7% to 2% of GDP by 2030.
    • Mobilise 70% private sector participation in research funding.
    • Promote interdisciplinary research across sciences, technology, health, agriculture, humanities, and social sciences.
    • Align research with Viksit Bharat 2047 and the National Education Policy (NEP).

  • Structure:

    • Chairperson: Prime Minister of India (ex-officio).
    • Vice Presidents: Union Ministers of Science & Technology and Education.
    • Member Secretary: Principal Scientific Advisor.
    • Guided by a Governing Council and Executive Council for policy and funding.

About SARAL:

  • Developer: Created by IIIT Hyderabad under the guidance of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
  • Purpose: Designed to make complex research papers accessible to students, professionals, and the general public.
  • AI Use: Generates summaries in multiple formats such as slides, videos, posters, and podcasts.
  • Language Support: Available in 11 Indian languages, ensuring wider inclusivity in science communication.
  • Workflow: Users upload research papers (LaTeX, arXiv links, PDFs); AI divides into sections (Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion); it produces editable slides and video summaries.
  • Significance:
    • Democratises science by converting research into layman-friendly outputs.
    • Enhances science communication and outreach.
    • Builds awareness of cutting-edge research across disciplines.
[UPSC 2015] Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF)?

1. NIF is an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology under the Central Government.

2. NIF is an initiative to strengthen the highly advanced scientific research in India’s premier scientific institutions in collaboration with highly advanced foreign scientific institutions.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only* (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

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