Question- Which Indian scientist has been elected as the chair of International Nitrogen Initiative?
(a)N Raghuram
(b)Raghuram Rajan
(c)Arvind Joshi
(d)Amar Gupta
Answer – (a)
Related facts-
- N Raghuram is an Indian scientist who has been elected as a chair of International Nitrogen Initiative (INI).
- Raghuram specializes in the biological determinants of crop N use efficiency; He is the first Indian and Asian who is elected to the chair of INI.
About INI-
- It is a global network of scientists, created and sponsored by SCOPE (sponsorship of the Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment) and the International Geosphere-Biosphere Program (IGBP).
- Its aim is to optimize the beneficial use of nitrogen and minimize the negative effect on human health as a result of food and energy production.
- It has regional centers in Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, South and East Asia.
- The conference of INI takes place in every three years.
References-
http://www.nutrientchallenge.org/international-nitrogen-initiative
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/n-raghuram-elected-chair-of-international-nitrogen-initiative/article24677903.ece
https://www.fertilizer.org/IFANotebook