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WE have often commented on the increased interest which is being shown in science in India and further evidence of this is afforded by the issue of a new scientific monthly, Current Science, the first two parts of which have now been received. The journal, which is published at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, under the direction of a strong editorial board, is modelled on NATURE both in its format and in the arrangement of its contents. The first two numbers contain editorials on “Retrenchment and Education” and “Unemployment among the Educated Classes”. The former is of general interest, the latter, however, deals with a problem peculiar to India and one which has arisen mainly from the adoption of a university degree as a means of entry to Government service. The problem is now acute and without doubt steps will have to be taken to raise the degree standard in Indian universities and simultaneously to institute Civil Service examinations. Other articles of interest are “The Study of Nutrition in India” by Col. R. McCarrison and “Chemistry and Currency” by Dr. Gilbert J. Fowler. Numerous short scientific communications appear in the form of letters to the editor and there are short abstracts of recent publications in other journals. We welcome the appearance of this new monthly; if the standard of the first two issues is maintained it will be a valuable addition to scientific literature.
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“Current Science”. Nature 130, 577 (1932). https://doi.org/10.1038/130577a0
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