Question: Krishnamurthy Santhanam who passed away recently was-
(a) Film Director
(b) Scientist
(c) Singer
(d) Poet
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- Indian nuclear scientist Krishnamurthy Santhanam, who played a noteworthy role in the 1998 nuclear tests at Pokhran, has passed away.
- He was deeply associated with Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA).
- Santhanam was the field director of Defence Research and Development Organization during the tests of Pokhran-II.
- He was awarded with the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award, in 1999 by the Government of India.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay