Forbes Asia’s 2023 Heroes of Philanthropy List features 3 Indian: K.P. Singh, Nandan Nilekani, & Nikhil Kamath

Published on December 05, 2023
Current Context: Forbes Asia’s 2023 Heroes of Philanthropy list, which features K.P. Singh, Nandan Nilekani, and Nikhil Kamath, was published on November 30, 2023.
  • Here’s a brief overview of their philanthropic activities:
    • K.P. Singh: The Chairman Emeritus of DLF, K.P. Singh, sold his remaining direct stake in the Delhi-based property developer to fund philanthropic causes. He raised Rs 7.3 billion from the disposal of his 0.59% shareholding in DLF.
    • Nandan Nilekani: The co-founder and chairman of Infosys, Nandan Nilekani, donated Rs 3.2 billion (USD 38 million) to his alma mater IIT Bombay in June. This donation was to mark his 50-year association with the technology institute, where he studied electrical engineering as an undergraduate.
    • Nikhil Kamath: The co-founder of Zerodha, Nikhil Kamath, joined the Giving Pledge initiative in June. He is mainly interested in climate change, energy, education, health, and the foundation’s mission to create a more equitable society.

Question:

Q.1 How many Indians were featured in the Forbes Asia’s 2023 Heroes of Philanthropy list
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four

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