Which scientist was appointed as Vice Chancellor of Homi Bhabha National Institute?

a. PD Gupta

b. AD Gupta

c. CD Gupta

d. None of the above

ANSWER: PD Gupta

Explanation:

Well known scientist PD Gupta was appointed as VC of Mumbai based Homi Bhabha National Institute.

He has been appointed to the post for five years according to an order issued by DoPT

HBNI is an aided institution of DAE and is a deemed university according to the UGC Act

Institute is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in sciences including engineering and maths.

This institute aims to further indigenous nuclear technological capability

It is one of the institutes of excellence as per section 4b of the Reservation in Admission Act 2006

It has been placed by MHRD task force in category A institutes