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Scientific Research, Institutions and Innovation

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Scientific Discoveries, Awards and Scientists

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Prelims 2026

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Science & TechnologyScientific Research, Institutions and InnovationScientific Discoveries, Awards and ScientistsEasy (editorial estimate)
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Scientific Discoveries, Awards and Scientists

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2026 · Q81

Prelims 2026, question 81: Scientific Discoveries, Awards and Scientists

X', born in the UK, was conferred the Nobel Prize in 2025. He was a professor in an American university when this prize was announced. Identify 'X' :

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Prelims 2016

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Science & TechnologyScientific Research, Institutions and InnovationScientific Discoveries, Awards and ScientistsEasy (editorial estimate)
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Scientific Discoveries, Awards and Scientists · A recent movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography of

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2016 · Q99

Prelims 2016, question 99: Scientific Discoveries, Awards and Scientists

A recent movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography of

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