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Start learning 50% faster. Sign in nowDr. Ambrish Mithal, a prominent Indian endocrinologist who serves as the group chairman and head of the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Max Healthcare, was honored with the 2025 Committee of Scientific Advisors (CSMedal of Achievement by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF). This prestigious recognition celebrates his exceptional contributions to osteoporosis research. Dr. Mithal established the first bone density measurement and osteoporosis service in India in 1996 and published widely recognized research on global vitamin D status. The award was presented at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis & Musculoskeletal Diseases in Rome, Italy. Dr. Mithal was previously honored with the Padma Bhushan in 2015 for his contributions to medicine.
Which layer of the atmosphere experiences a decrease in temperature with increasing altitude at a rate of approximately 6.5°C per km?
Which wind belt is characterized as an equatorial belt of calms and variable winds?
Which category of soil is highly permeable & excessively drained with low water holding capacity thus require more frequent irrigation for successful cr...
Which type of irrigation is most suitable for lands with irregular topography?
Which soil type warms up more rapidly due to lower heat capacity and good thermal conductivity?
Which river's basin is associated with the Bhakra Nangal Project in India?
Which plants are classified as 'Sciophytes'?
Which scattering phenomenon is responsible for the primary cause of the blue color of the sky?
Which stage of sugarcane is sensitive to water requirement?
Which form of heat transfer involves the actual movement of molecules in a medium?