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Detailed explanation-1: -Dr. Molla has been awarded for his work on genome engineering and genome editing for developing rice plants suitable in the era of climate change. He received the award during the 88th Anniversary General Meeting at Visakhapatnam from the INSA president Dr. Chandrima Saha on December 16, 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -Any citizen of India engaged in research in any field of science and technology up to the age of 45 years as reckoned on 31st December of the year preceding the year of the Prize. Overseas citizen of India (OCI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) working in India are also eligible.

Detailed explanation-3: -About NASI-Scopus Young Scientist Awards The program honours outstanding young researchers in India who are building their careers in academic research, helping them gain recognition for their work. As of 2022, 100+ winners have been announced. The NASI Scopus Young Scientist of the year receives: A citation & a plaque.

Detailed explanation-4: -The UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) was created to encourage young people to undertake scientific careers and make their work more visible to the community and society.

Detailed explanation-5: -INSO Awards 2022 strives to offer a professional awards program that encourages and recognizes the accomplishments of project management professionals and organizations around the world.