Question

Who among the following Indian scientists was awarded the Dan David prize in 'future' category?
1. Dronamraju K. Rao
2. Biman Bagchi
3. C.N.R. Rao
4. Shrinivas Kulkarni

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Shrinivas Kulkarni

The correct answer is Shrinivas Kulkarni.

• Indian scientist Shrinivas Kulkarni has won the prestigious Dan David prize for his contribution in the field of astronomy. 
• He teaches at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.
• His contributions-
  • built and conducted the Palomar Transient Factory
• The $1 million prizes is a joint international enterprise endowed by the Dan David Foundation headquartered at Tel Aviv University.

• Other Indians who got Dan David prize
  • Amitav Ghosh - Author
  • Zubin Mehta - music conductor
  • CNR Rao - Chemist 
• Three Dan David prizes of $1 million each are given every year in the categories of “Past,” “Present” and “Future” to people around the world who have made outstanding contributions to
  • Humanity in the sciences
  • Humanities
  • Work in civil society.