Question

Which NRI was awarded Padma Vibhushan in the field of Science and Engineering posthumously in 2022?

• A. Sanjay Rajaram
• B. Rattan Lal
• C. Thiruvengadam Veeraraghavan
• D. Narinder Singh Kapany

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Sanjay Rajaram

• In 2022, the Padma Vibhushan award in the field of Science and Engineering was posthumously awarded to Sanjay Rajaram, an NRI scientist, for his contributions in the field of wheat research.

• He was recognized for his significant contributions to wheat research, particularly his development of 480 high-yielding and disease-resistant wheat varieties that have been grown in 51 countries, increasing global wheat production by over 200 million tonnes.