4 August 2012 Current Affairs
Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana award for D.R. Mehta
Renowned social worker DR Mehta, founder and chief patron of the organization that popularized the Jaipur Foot, has been selected for the Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award for this year. D.R. Mehta will present the 20th Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavna Award at a function New Delhi on 20 Aug 2012.The award, which carries a citation and cash of Rs 5 lakh, is being given to Mehta, a former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, for his “outstanding contribution towards promotion of communal harmony, peace and goodwill”.
India’s Most Admired Surgeon
India born internationally acclaimed NRI Heart Surgeon and Research Scientist from the famed Harvard University, Dr Mukesh Hariawala, has been unanimously selected by the National Healthcare jury to be honored with the prestigious ” India’s Most Admired Surgeon 2012 Award”.His pioneering research work on the dynamic cutting edge scientific technology of stimulating growth of new blood vessels on the heart by using ” Low Energy Laser Beams “. This in combination with ” Single Arterial Graft ” and ” Direct Stem Cell Injections ” in patients who suffer from old and new heart attacks, is projected to significantly give relief of symptoms and bring down the cost of healthcare.
Saina Nehwal clinched Bronze at London Olympics 2012
Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehawal won India its third medal at London Olympics 2012 after she clinched a bronze in women’s singles badminton event played at Wembley Arena on 4 August 2012. Saina bagged the bronze after her Chinese opponent Xin Wang conceded the match due to a knee injury. Saina’s bronze marked India’s third medal at London Olympics 2012 and twelfth individual medal in the history of modern olympics.
Serena Williams Wins Olympic Gold
Serena Williams secured her first ever gold medal victory in the women’s singles with 6-0, 6-1 win over the Russian beauty, Maria Sharapova at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon on 4 August 2012.Serena becomes the second women to win the Olympic gold medal in addition to all four different Grand Slam titles. she also set the record of being the only female professional to attain the number one spot in both singles and doubles category.