The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 was introduced in Lok Sabha on 4 August 2023, which repeals the _____________________________.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Science and Engineering Research Board Act, 2008.
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, 2023, introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 4, 2023, and passed by both Houses of Parliament, seeks to establish the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (NRF). This new body aims to provide strategic direction for research, innovation, and entrepreneurship across various scientific disciplines. As part of this initiative, the bill repeals the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) Act, 2008, thereby dissolving the Science and Engineering Research Board established under it. The NRF is designed to subsume and expand upon the functions previously carried out by SERB, with an enhanced mandate and broader coverage.
Other options:
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Science and Engineering Research Board Act, 2007: This act does not exist; the relevant legislation is the Science and Engineering Research Board Act, 2008.
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Science and Engineering Research Board Act, 2009: This act does not exist; the relevant legislation is the Science and Engineering Research Board Act, 2008.
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Science and Engineering Research Board Act, 2006: This act does not exist; the relevant legislation is the Science and Engineering Research Board Act, 2008.