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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)?
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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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