The National Science Day is held every year on February 28 to commemorate the discovery of ‘Raman Effect’ by Sir C V Raman on this day in 1928.
To mark the occasion, the Bangalore University had organised lectures by two eminent scientists Prof P Balaram, director, Indian Institute of Science(IISc) and Prof H A Ranganath, vice chancellor, Bangalore University.
Prof  Balaram, who spoke on ‘ Research at the border of Chemistry and Biology' recalled that the announcement of Sir C V Raman’s discovery was made in Central College campus and that this rich heritage should be exploited for the development of science in the country.
Prof Ranganath, in his talk on ‘RNA- No longer a poor cousin of DNA’ highlighted RNA’s importance to biology and biotechnology. Sky watch
Indian Institute of Astrophysics had organised a Sky watch programme at its premises, while the Survey of India had organised a Exhibition on ‘Art and Science of Map making’.
 The Tata Memorial Club had organised ‘Science Quiz competition’ for the students. About 144 students from 27 schools in Bangalore, from Class 8 to 12 participated. The first prize was bagged by VVS Sardar Patel High School.
They won a cash prize of Rs 3,000 and Tata Memorial Rolling trophy. Second prize was won by Sri Kumaran’s Children Home. The school won a cash prize of Rs 2,000 and runners-up trophy.
The third prize was bagged by National Public School in Indiranagar. They won a cash prize of Rs 1,000. All the participants will be given certificates and two books.
Booklet comprising questions asked in the quiz will be given to the students.