Who was Smarajit Jana, recently seen in news?
A. An epidemiologist
B. Nuclear Scientist
C. Hindi Film artist
D. Veteran musician
Explanation:
A leader of the rights movement for sex workers in India and a public health expert known for his contribution to the prevention of HIV in the country, Smarajit Jana, passed away. He was also a member of the National Task Force on COVID-19. Jana spearheaded the first rights-based HIV intervention programmes in India by collectivising the sex workers of Sonagachi. He was also a member of the NACO’s steering committee.
