Question: Name the Indian American scientist who was announced to be awarded with the prestigious ‘National Medal of Science’ award from U.S. President?
(a) Pro. Rakesh Jain
(b) Pro. Abhinav Vashisht
(c) Prof. Umesh Ahluwalia
(d) Prof. Umesh Rai
Ans (a)
Related facts:
- On 19 May 2016 65-year-old Indian American scientist has been awarded with the prestigious ‘National Medal of Science’ award from U.S. President Barack Obama.
- Rakesh K Jain, a professor of tumour biology at Massachusetts General Hospital in the Harvard Medical School.
- He received the award from Obama along with 16 other recipients of the ‘National Medals.
- Out of 16 recipients of the 9 persons were awarded with ‘National Medals of Science and 8 persons with the ‘National Medals of Technology and Innovation’award.
- Awarded annually, the Medal of Science recognises individuals who have made outstanding contributions to science, engineering and mathematics.
- The National Medal of Technology and Innovation recognises those who have made lasting contributions to America’s competitiveness and quality of life and helped strengthen nation’s technological workforce.
Reference:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/12/22/president-obama-honor-nations-leading-scientists-and-innovators
http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/obama-to-present-national-medal-of-science-to-indian-american/article8610635.ece