Who was Gail Omvedt?

August 27, 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 27 August 2021

Who was Gail Omvedt?

A. An American-born Indian scholar

B. Former Indian Badminton Player

C. An Indian Scientist

D. Hindi Film artist

Explanation:

Researcher, author and one of the intellectual voices of the Bahujan movement Gail Omvedt passed away at the age of 81. Omvedt was an American-born Indian scholar who authored books on Dalit politics, women’s struggle and anti-caste movement. She also participated in various people’s movements, including the one for the rights of people displaced by the Koyna Dam.