Question

In January 2022, who among these has been awarded the Padma Bhushan Award in the field of Science and Engineering?

• A. Buddhadev Bhattacharya
• B. Subbanna Ayyappan
• C. Sanjay Rajaram
• D. Sirpi Balasubramaniam

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Sanjay Rajaram

• Sanjay Rajaram was awarded the Padma Bhushan in January 2022 for his contributions to Science and Engineering ​

• Mexican scientist Dr. Sanjaya Rajaram (1943–2021), who received the 2014 World Food Prize, is of Indian descent.

• He received this honour for his scientific work in creating 480 wheat types that have been made available in 51 nations.