- The chairman of Cipla Dr. Yusuf Hamied (age 83 years) has been elected an honorary fellow of the UK Royal Society for his service to the cause of science.
- In 2019, Around 51 new Fellows and 10 foreign members were elected to the UK Royal Society.
- Y. K. Hamied is a Polish-born-Indian scientist. In 2005, He was awarded Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honor by President of India (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam).
Published On : 11 Sep 2019
Current Affair