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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has received the DRDOs (Defence Research and Development Organisation)Scientist of the year award?
A
Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy
B
Hemant Kumar Pandey
C
Miss Tessy Thomas
D
Dr. A. K. Singh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Uttarakhand. Senior scientist Hemant Kumar Pandey has been honoured with DRDO’s ‘Scientist of the Year Award’ for his contribution in developing several herbal medicines, including the popular drug Lukoskin meant for the treatment of leucoderma.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hemant PANDEY | Scientist-’E’ | M.Sc, Ph D | Defence Research and Development Organisation, Delhi | DRDO | Chemistry Department, DIBER fd. Stn. Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) | Research profile.

Detailed explanation-3: -The award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions in various fields, including culture, science, sports, and innovation, was presented to Vishnu during a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on January 17th, 2023.

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