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2024-01-29 Obituary

30.

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.