The correct answer is: d) Science popularization.
The Kalinga Prize is an international award given by UNESCO to individuals or organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the popularization of science. The prize was established in 1951 by the Indian government in honor of Dr. Bibhutibhushan Sen, a Bengali scientist and writer who was a pioneer in the field of science popularization in India.
The Kalinga Prize is awarded every two years to a person or organization that has made a significant contribution to the popularization of science in any of the following areas:
- Writing and publishing popular science books and articles
- Organizing and conducting science festivals and other public events
- Developing and using new media to communicate science to the public
- Promoting science education and literacy
The Kalinga Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of science popularization. It is a recognition of the importance of communicating science to the public and the role that science popularizers play in helping people understand and appreciate the importance of science in our lives.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Scientific research is the process of experimentation and observation that is used to gain knowledge about the natural world.
- Literacy is the ability to read and write.
- Cultural heritage preservation is the process of protecting and conserving cultural artifacts and sites.