Gurdev Khush, born on August 22, 1935, is an agricultural engineer and geneticist recognized for his significant contributions to increasing and improving global rice supplies. Alongside Henry Beachell, he received the World Food Prize in 1996 due to his achievements during a time of rising global population. His work has been vital in addressing food security challenges resulting from population growth.
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August 22, 1935 Facts
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Gurdev Khush belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Rurkee
Educated At: Punjab Agricultural University | University of California, Davis
Occupation: geneticist | agronomist | farmer
Awards Received: Padma Shri in science & engineering | Fellow of the Royal Society | Borlaug Award | Japan Prize | World Food Prize | Wolf Prize in Agriculture
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Ephemeris for August 22, 1935
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 22, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 22, 2024 |
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| Sun | 28 Leo 39 | 0 Virgo 5 | 26 Scorpio 26 |
| Moon | 17 Gemini 43 | 10 Aries 55 | 14 Virgo 44 |
| Mercury | 10 Virgo 46 | 23 Leo 43 | 14 Scorpio 51 |
| Venus | 22 Virgo 21 | 21 Virgo 37 | 9 Libra 46 |
| Mars | 13 Scorpio 55 | 21 Gemini 52 | 16 Capricorn 31 |
| Jupiter | 15 Scorpio 43 | 17 Gemini 50 | 2 Sagittarius 10 |
| Saturn | 7 Pisces 37 | 17 Pisces 10 | 3 Pisces 46 |
| Uranus | 5 Taurus 28 | 27 Taurus 14 | 2 Taurus 36 |
| Neptune | 13 Virgo 43 | 29 Pisces 16 | 16 Virgo 30 |
| Pluto | 26 Cancer 31 | 0 Aquarius 10 | 27 Cancer 18 |
| Rahu | 19 Capricorn 52 | 8 Aries 26 | 15 Capricorn 9 |
| Ketu | 19 Cancer 52 | 8 Libra 26 | 15 Cancer 9 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Gurdev Khush's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2024 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2024 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2024 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 01 March, 2024 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 March, 2024 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 21 March, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 21 March, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 31 March, 2024 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 20 April, 2024 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 20 May, 2024 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 29 June, 2024 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 19 July, 2024 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 18 August, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 28 August, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 16 November, 2024
