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Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Ropesh Goyal. Ropesh Goyal from IIT-Kanpur won the ‘Young Geospatial Scientist’ award in December 2021. He has been awarded in recognition of his unique contribution to developthe Indian Geoid Model and computation software.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dr. Kutubuddin Molla, Scientist, Crop Improvement Division, has won the prestigious INSA medal for Young Scientist. The Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi provides this coveted award to highly promising young scientists chosen through a nationwide stringent competition and selection.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shane O’Connor and Liam Carew, aged 18 and in sixth year in the Abbey School, Tipperary won with their project Assessing the impact of second-level education on key aspects of adolescents’ life and development.

Detailed explanation-4: -R Vishnu Prassad was awarded “The most distinguished scientist of the year 2022” at Vigyan bhawan, Delhi. Prassad, a scientist with 69 patents has been honored with the Indian Achievers Award.