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KV Subramanian Gets University of Chicago Alumni Award

9 March 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSKV SubramanianGets University ofChicago AlumniAward9 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Economist K. V. Subramanian was honoured by the University of Chicago, becoming a first for Indian economists.

Key facts

  • Award: Alumni Award for Professional Achievement.
  • Awarding institution: University of Chicago.
  • Award established in: 1941.
  • Distinction: first Indian economist to win it.

About the awardee

  • Past role: Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India.
  • Present role: finance professor at ISB (Indian School of Business).

Exam angle

  • Who: K. V. Subramanian.
  • Which award: University of Chicago Alumni Award for Professional Achievement.
  • Year of founding of the award: 1941.

Test yourself

1. Which university gave the Alumni Award for Professional Achievement to K. V. Subramanian?

The award is from the University of Chicago.

2. In which year was the University of Chicago Alumni Award for Professional Achievement established?

The award has existed since 1941.

3. K. V. Subramanian, the awardee, earlier served as what for the Government of India?

He was Chief Economic Advisor before joining the Indian School of Business.

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