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Who among the following has taken charge as the Director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)?
A)
Shatrughan Agrawal
B)
K.N. Vyas
C)
Dr. A.K. Mohanty
D)
Abhishek Agarwal

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Dr. A.K. Mohanty


Dr. A.K. Mohanty, Distinguished Scientist and Director, physics group of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and Director, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata took over as Director, BARC from Mr. K.N. Vyas, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Atomic Energy. Dr. Mohanty graduated from the 26th batch of the BARC Training School and joined Nuclear Physics Division of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in 1983. Dr. Mohanty is the recipient of Young Scientists Award of Indian Physical Society (1988), Young Physicist Award by Indian National Science Academy (1991) and Department of Atomic EnergyHomi Bhabha Science & Technology Award (2001).

Published On : July 11, 2021
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