Current Affairs - Obituary

Exercise : Obituary - Latest Current Affairs
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31.
Who is credited with the discovery and development of India's first oral contraceptive pill 'Saheli'?
Dr Rajesh Misra
Dr Krishnaswamy
Dr Nitya Anand
Dr Sanjay Reddy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr Nitya Anand, the individual behind the creation of India's first oral contraceptive pill 'Saheli,' passed away at 99 in Lucknow. His groundbreaking work in developing Saheli, a unique birth control pill without steroids or hormones, has left a lasting impact on reproductive health in India.

32.
Which country's Emir recently passed away, leading to a one-day state mourning in India?
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Qatar
Oman
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawab Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, passed away at the age of 86, prompting a one-day state mourning in India on December 17, 2023.