With reference to the Stanford University-Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists list, consider the following statements: 1. Devadas Menon achieved a global rank of 56,727 in the 2026 edition of the list. 2. Devadas Menon is an ISRO researcher whose work focuses on cyberpsychology and digital media behavior. 3. Devadas Menon was the only Indian named in the Science and Engineering subfield. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

ISRO researcher Devadas Menon named only Indian in World’s Top 2% Scientists list

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· IT, AI, semiconductors & computing· Prelims· 1 November 2026

Science and Technology: Highlights India's growing footprint in global research and cyberpsychology.

Why in news

ISRO researcher Devadas Menon was named the only Indian in the Communication and Media Studies subfield of the 2026 Stanford University-Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists list.

Background

Devadas Menon is an ISRO researcher whose work focuses on cyberpsychology and digital media behavior. He achieved a global rank of 56,727 in the 2026 Stanford University-Elsevier report.

Facts for Prelims

PostDevadas Menon: Researcher at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
FactDevadas Menon's global rank: 56,727
Report / IndexStanford University-Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists list: 2026 edition
S&TResearch focus: Cyberpsychology and digital media behavior

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Stanford University-Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists list, consider the following statements:

Devadas Menon achieved a global rank of 56,727 in the 2026 edition of the list.
Devadas Menon is an ISRO researcher whose work focuses on cyberpsychology and digital media behavior.
Devadas Menon was the only Indian named in the Science and Engineering subfield.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: He was the only Indian in the Communication and Media Studies subfield.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of international scientific rankings in fostering global research collaboration and enhancing India's position in the global knowledge economy.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Knowledge economy: Strengthening India's R&D footprint in niche fields like cyberpsychology
Institutional synergy: Leveraging ISRO's research capabilities for interdisciplinary digital media studies

Keywords: Knowledge Economy · Research and Development · Cyberpsychology · Digital Media Behavior · Scientific Ranking

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