Simone Veil

Simone Veil dead

Question: Simone Veil passed away recently. She was a…
(a) Actress
(b) Politicians
(c) Environmentalist
(d) Doctor
Ans: (b)
Related facts:-

  • On June 30, 2017, the famous French politician Simone Veil passed away. She was 89 years old.
  • She played a leading role in legitimizing contraceptives and miscarriage in France.
  • She was the first president of the European Parliament during 1979-1982.

Related links;-
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/30/simone-veil-auschwitz-survivor-abortion-pioneer-dies-france
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/30/world/europe/simone-veil-dead.html