CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who won the National Geoscience ‘Award of Excellence’?
A
Prof. Syed Wajih Ahmad Naqvi
B
Mr. Prabhakar Keshaorao Raut
C
Dr. Janardhana Raju Nandimandalam
D
Dr. Ashim Kumar Sinha
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Ministry of Mines invites nominations for the National Geoscience Awards-2022 for contributions in the field of fundamental/applied geosciences, mining, and allied areas. The awards, instituted in 1966 and given annually, are an initiative of the Ministry to encourage geoscientists for striving toward excellence.

Detailed explanation-2: -National Geoscience Award: National Geoscience Award (10 Awards) shall be given to individuals or team(s) in recognition of meritorious contribution in any of the disciplines mentioned in Clause-2 of NGA Regulation 2022. Each award carries a cash prize of Rs. 3,00,000/- and a certificate.

Detailed explanation-3: -research grant of Rs. 5,00,000/- spread over five yearis subject to satisfactory yearly progress and a certificate. Any citizen of lndia with a significant contribution in any of the fields specified in Clause-Z of the NGA Regulation 2022 shall be eligible for these awards. Fortal will not be, accepted.

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