Question

Who among the following excelled in Science and Technology ?
a) Maneka Gandhi
b) Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
c) Kiran Bedi
d) Sania Mirza​

Answer 1

The Correct answer is option (b) Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

Explanation:

Because when we talk about, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw- She is associated with the field of biotechnology. She is an Indian billionaire entrepreneur.

She is the founder of the Biocon Limited and Biocon Biologics Limited, a biotechnology company based in Bangalore, India and the former chairperson of the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

Talking about the other option:

Maneka Gandi - Associated with the field of politics

Kiran Bedi - Judiciary system

Sania Mirza - Sports (Tennis)

Answer 2

Answer:

The person among the options given who excelled in science and technology is b) Kiran Mazumdar Shaw.

Explanation:

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is the founder of 'Biocon Limited' and 'Biocon Biologics Limited', which is a biotechnology company in Bengaluru, India.

Biocon Limited is a biotechnology company (pharmaceutical) which produces a variety of healthcare products.

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw achievements -

• She was awarded with the 'Othmer Gold Medal' for her contributions which led to progress in the fields of science and chemistry.
• The highest civilian award in India Padma Shri (1989) and Padma Bhushan (2005) was awarded to her for the achievements gained through her company.
• She is one among the topmost Indian billionaire entrepreneurs and also a former chairperson of Indian Institute of Management, Bengaluru.
• At the Pharmaleaders Pharmaceutical Leadership Summit she was named as "Global Indian Woman of the Year" (2012).
• She holds the honorary doctorate from Ballarat University (2004) as a recognition for her contribution to the field of biotechnology and many more.
• There is a list of awards and recognitions gained by her through her work in the field of biotechnology.

She also does philanthropic activities which includes 'Biocon Foundation' built to emphasize on the issues like lack of healthcare facilities, education, infrastructure in rural areas of Karnataka.