Question: Dr B C Roy national award is awarded for outstanding service in which of the following field?
(a) Medical
(b) Education
(c) Public
(d) Sports
Ans: (a)
Related facts:
- On 24 January 2017; Dr Jayshree Mehta, president, Medical Council of India announced Dr B C Roy national award for outstanding service in the field of socio medical relief for 2016.
- Dr P Raghu Ram, president of Association of Breast Surgeons of India, has won the prestigious Dr B C Roy national award.
- The award, the highest recognition for medical practitioners in India.
- It would be conferred on Ram by President Pranab Mukherjee on July 1, observed as Doctors day.
- The Medical Council of India instituted Dr. B.C. Roy National Award Fund in 1962 to perpetuate his memory. “The Fund” is registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860.
- “The Fund” invites nominations under the following categories as provided under the Memorandum of Association of the Society.
- The Award is of the value of Rs.1,00,000/- and a Silver Salver.
Reference:
http://www.indiamedicaltimes.com/2017/01/29/dr-raghu-ram-dr-sanjay-kulkarni-selected-for-dr-b-c-roy-national-award/
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/hyderabad-surgeon-raghu-ram-wins-b-c-roy-award/1/877803.html