Recently, on which date of July 2026 did the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) complete 150 years of its establishment?

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The correct answer is Option C: 29 July. Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) completed 150 years of its establishment in 2026, marking India's oldest scientific research institution. IACS was founded by Dr. Mahendralal Sircar on 29 July 1876 in Calcutta (now Kolkata). The establishment of IACS coincided with the Bengal Renaissance, promoting scientific research and modern scientific education in India. Sir C. V. Raman discovered the Raman Effect at IACS on 28 February 1928, earning the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics. National Science Day is celebrated every year on 28 February to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect. IACS is an autonomous research institute functioning under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. The institute conducts advanced research in Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Materials Science, Chemical Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Research. The 150th anniversary highlights India's scientific heritage, innovation, scientific temperament, and commitment to research excellence.

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26 July

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28 July

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30 July

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31 July

Recently, on which date of July 2026 did the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) complete 150 years of its establishment?

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