Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology 2022 in Mathematical Sciences was won by __________.
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Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Apoorva Khare

Explanation:

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology 2022 in the Mathematical Sciences category was awarded to Dr. Apoorva Khare, an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.

Information Booster:

• Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize: Established in 1958, this prestigious award is presented annually by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to recognize outstanding Indian scientists under the age of 45 for their significant contributions to science and technology.
• In the Year 2024, The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, which recognized outstanding scientific achievements in India, was replaced by the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP)

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar:

Purpose:
A national-level award to honor outstanding contributions in Science, Technology, and Innovation by individuals and teams across various domains.

Award Categories:

1. Vigyan Ratna (VR)
• Max 3 awards
• For lifetime achievement in a Science & Technology (S&T) field.
2. Vigyan Shri (VS)
• Max 25 awards
• For distinguished contributions in an S&T field.
3. Vigyan Yuva – Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB)
• Max 25 awards
• For exceptional young scientists making notable contributions.
4. Vigyan Team (VT) Award
• Max 3 awards
• For teams (≥3 members) with collaborative contributions in S&T.

​13 Domains Covered: Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Mathematics & Computer Science, Earth Science, Medicine, Engineering Sciences, Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, Technology & Innovation, Atomic Energy, Space Science and Technology, Others.​

Key Dates:

• Award Announcement: National Technology Day – 11th May
• Award Ceremony: National Space Day – 23rd August

Coordinating Agency:
CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Additional Knowledge:

• Dr. Neeraj Kayal from Microsoft Research Lab India was also a recipient of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2022 in Mathematical Sciences. ​
• Other Notable Awardees in 2022:
• Dr. Dipyaman Ganguli received the prize in Medical Sciences.
• Dr. Anindya Das was honored in Physical Sciences.
• Dr. Basudeb Dasgupta also received the award in Physical Sciences. ​