GK
HONOURS AND AWARDS
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outstanding contribution to science
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exploring new dimensions in creative writing in Indian languages
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excellence in film direction
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creating mass awareness on environmental issues
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Detailed explanation-1: -The purpose of the award is to recognise outstanding Indian work in science and technology. Any citizen of India engaged in research in any field of science and technology up to the age of 45 years as reckoned on 31st December of the year preceding the year of the Prize.
Detailed explanation-2: -He played an instrument role in the establishment of the National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) of India. His research contribution in the areas of magneto chemistry and physical chemistry of emulsion were widely recognized. In 1936, Dr Bhatnagar was conferred with Order of British Empire (OBE).
Detailed explanation-3: -His research interests included emulsions, colloids, and industrial chemistry, but his fundamental contributions were in the field of magneto-chemistry, the use of magnetism for the study of chemical reactions.