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Current Affairs UPPSC 2020 GS-I
Question

Who among the following has been awarded with the "Life Time Excellence" Award in Earth System Science in July 2020 by Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Ashok Sahni

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Ashok Sahni”.
Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) National Awards for excellence in Earth System Science have been announced. This year the Life Time Excellence Award is being awarded to Professor Ashok Sahni for his significant contribution in the field of Geology, Vertebrate Paleontology and Biostratigraphy.

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