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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Professor Dr. Satish Adiga of which of these medical colleges has been selected by ICMR for the National Award?
A
Kasturba Medical College
B
Pune Medical College
C
AIIMS Medical College
D
Kharagpur Medical College
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -January 12, Manipal 2022: Dr Satish Adiga, Professor in Clinical Embryology at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, is selected by the Indian Council of Medical Research for its National Award for the year 2020. Dr Adiga also heads the fertility program at KMC Manipal.

Detailed explanation-2: -Contribution to IVF Quoting ICMR, a statement by MAHE said Adiga will receive Dr Subhas Mukherjee Award from ICMR in recognition for his outstanding contribution to the field of in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Subhas Mukherjee is the creator of India’s first child using IVF.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dr Subhas Mukherjee Award was Instituted by ICMR in the year 2012 in the memory of Dr Subhas Mukherjee. This award is granted to a scientist for outstanding contributions, in the field of assisted reproductive technology, reproductive biology & endocrinology and reproductive health in general.

Detailed explanation-4: -Indian Council of Medical Research.

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