Question: V Shanta who passed away on January 19, 2021 was associated with which profession?
(a) Oncologist
(b) Author
(c) Musician
(d) Film Director
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- Dr. V. Shanta, the world renowned oncologist passed away on January 19, 2021 due to brief illness in Chennai.
- Dr. Shanta was the Chairperson of Adyar Cancer Centre.
- She joined the hospital in 1955 as a trainee and went on to become the Head of the Institution which expanded far and wide to deal with the deadly disease in a more precise manner.
- Recognising Dr Shata contribution to the profession she has been conferred the Ramon Magsaysay Award, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awards.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/v-shanta-death-doctors-cancer-institute-adyar-tamil-nadu-7155020/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V._Shanta