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Who is receives British Honours 'MBE' For His Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
A)
Pradeep Kar
B)
Omkar Nisal
C)
Clare Barclay
D)
Guruswamy Krishnamoorthy

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Guruswamy Krishnamoorthy


Guruswamy Krishnamoorthy, CEO of Penlon, a world-class British medical technology firm, is likely to receive The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Civil Division) Award 2022Honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) recognition from the Queen at Buckingham Palace, London, UK. Guruswamy Krishnamoorthy hails from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The British Honorary Awards are awarded twice a year, first during the new year and again in June, on the date of the Queen’s official birthday.
 
Guruswamy’s Contribution : Guruswamy led a group of companies that formed a consortium with Penlon as its hub. In 12 weeks, 11,700 ventilators were provided to the United Kingdom government by employing around 4,000 people for three round-the-clock shifts. The effort also resulted in an award from the Royal Academy of Engineering, UK.
 
About the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) :
 
* An MBE is the third-highest ranked Order of the British Empire award (excluding a knighthood or damehood), after Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), the highest award, and Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), the second-highest award.
 
* The MBE is given in recognition of great achievement or contribution to the community that has had a long-term, significant impact and serves as an example to others.

Published On : May 10, 2022
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