Categories: Obituaries

PadmaShri Awardee Sekhar Basu passes away

Veteran Atomic Scientist and Former Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission(AEC), Sekhar Basu passed away due to COVID-19. He served as the Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and as director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). He was born on September 20, 1952, in Muzaffarpur, Bihar.

WARRIOR 3.0 | Banking Awareness Batch for SBI, RRB, RBI and IBPS Exams | Bilingual | Live Class

Achievements:

  • He developed the highly complex reactor for INS Arihant, India’s 1st nuclear-powered submarine.
  • He was the key person behind the design, construction and operation of nuclear recycle plants in Tarapur and Kalpakkam.
  • He also played a vital role in the development of the Indian Neutrino Observatory in Tamil Nadu.

Awards and honours:

  • He was the recipient of PadmaShri (2014).
  • He received awards namely, Indian Nuclear Society Award (2002), DAE Group Achievement Award (2006) & DAE Special Achievement Award(2007) among others.
  • He was a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) and Indian Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ISNT).

Find More Obituaries News

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Leave a Comment
Share
Published by
Sumit Arora
6 years ago

Recent Posts

Cristiano Ronaldo Biography: Early Life, Football Career, Records, Awards and Portugal Retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most successful and recognised footballers in the football history.…

57 minutes ago

Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Retirement from Portugal’s National Team After 23 Years

Portuguese football star and Global icon Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from the international…

2 hours ago

Supreme Court Clarifies 24-Hour Rule for Producing Arrested Persons Before Magistrate

The Supreme Court of India has made it clear that the constitutional 24-hour time period…

2 hours ago

JNCASR’s Terahertz Chip Achieves 100 Gbps Data Speed Using Topological Photonics

Researchers based at the Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) have developed a…

3 hours ago

Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly to Become Paperless Under National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)

The Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly will transform into a 'zero-paper ’ institution under the National e-Vidhan…

3 hours ago

NPCI Launches Technology Subsidiary for AI and Blockchain & Appoints Vishal Kanvaty as CEO

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has set up a wholly-owned subsidiary called NPCI…

4 hours ago