Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar

Question: “Novo Nordisk” company, especially committed to treatment of which of the following for disease?

(a) Diabetes
(b) Hepatitis
(c) Malaria
(d) Cancer

Ans (a)

Related facts:

  • On 4 January 2016, Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk today announced Indian cricket star Sachin Tendulkar as brand ambassador for the disease awareness campaign ‘Changing Diabetes’ initiated by it in India.
  • Novo Nordisk, world’s leading diabetes care company.
  • It is to be noted that the highest number of diabetic patients hails from India.
  • According to the Melvin D’Souza, Vice-President and General Manager of Novo Nordisk India the campaign focused on raising awareness of diabetes and its impact on the lives of people affected by it, their families, society and eventually the country at large.

Reference:

http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/sachin-is-brand-ambassador-for-novo-nordisk-s-diabetes-campaign-116010400857_1.html

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/sports/eat-smart-and-hit-the-gym/article8065282.ece

http://www.novonordisk.co.in/