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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Indian developed the device ‘Takachar’ has won the ‘Eco-Oscar’ award?
A
Divya Deshmukh
B
Vidyut Mohan
C
Vinod Bhaskar
D
Soumya Swaminathani
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It reduced smoke emissions by 98 per cent. Thus, it calls for improving air quality. Vidyut Mohan was awarded for this technology in “clean our air category”.

Detailed explanation-2: -The visionary Takachar was set up by Vidyut Mohan along with his peer Kevin Kung who have successfully created and deployed a device to convert agricultural waste into fertiliser and fuel.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first Oscar Award in India was given to Bhanu Athaiya. In 1983, she won the Best Costume Design Oscar at the 55th Academy Awards.

Detailed explanation-4: -Question: Is there any Bollywood movie which won an Oscar? Answer: Mother India, Salaam Bombay and Lagaan are the only Bollywood films to have been nominated for Oscars. Unfortunately, no Indian movie has won an Oscar till date.

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