YUVIKA programme engages 1,320 Class 9 students across India to boost space science interest

Exam-focused facts from the 4 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Yuva Vigyani Karyakram (YUVIKA), launched in 2019, targets Class 9 students nationwide.
The programme has enrolled 1,320 students, with 15% reservation for rural and remote areas.
Selection involves online academic screening and quiz performance followed by verification.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh informed the Lok Sabha that YUVIKA aims to build early talent for India’s space sector.