SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 29

SSC CGL - 13 April 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q29

Who among the following was the first Dr Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awardee?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. KS Krishnan

Other Information-

  • KS Krishnan was the first Dr Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award winner.
  • Sir Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, OBE, FRS was a renowned Indian scientist.
  • CSIR for skilled scientists, in his honor; Announced the introduction of Bhatnagar Award.
  • Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1954 in the field of science and engineering.
  • Karamanivakam Srinivasa Krishnan was an eminent physicist from India.
  • KS Krishnan was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1954 in the field of science and engineering. They are from the state of Tamil Nadu.