23, 24 February 2016 Current Affairs

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Current Affairs for February 2016 (1 to 29th February)

Current Affairs Questions on 23, 24 February 2016:

Who is appointed new Director of BARC on 24th February 2016 ?
A. K.N. Vyas
B. Dr. Sekhar Basu
C. Prof. CNR Rao
D. Dr. PM Jat
Answer: A
Explanation: Shri K. N. Vyas, Distinguished Scientist and Associate Director, Reactor Projects Group of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) took over as Director, BARC from Dr. Sekhar Basu, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary to the Government of India.  Shri Vyas has been conferred several awards, which include Indian Nuclear Society Outstanding Service Award 2011, Homi Bhabha Science and Technology Award 2006, DAE Awards in the years 2007, 2008, 2012 and 2013. He is also a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineers.


Which state gets highest Rs.171 Crore under AMRUT Plan approved on 24th February 2016 ?
A. Goa
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Goa
D. Rajasthan
Answer: B
Explanation: Ministry of Urban Development on 24th February approved an investment of Rs.495.11 cr in water supply, sewerage networks and septage management, storm water drains, urban transport and provision of green spaces in 13 cities in 6 states under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation (AMRUT) Action Plans for 2015-16. Assam to invest Rs.186 cr in basic infra; J&k- Rs.171 cr, Goa-Rs.59 cr, Tripura-Rs.37 cr, Meghalaya-Rs.23 cr, Puducherry-Rs.18.97 cr Rs.20,491 cr investment in basic infra so far approved for 483 cities. 
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