Question: Recently who has been appointed as the new Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD)?
(a) Atmaram Nadkarn
(b) K.J Ramesh
(c) Rakesh Jain
(d) Ratan P. Patel
Ans: (b)
Related facts:
- On 26 July 2016 Cabinet Committee on Appointments has appointed K. J Ramesh will be the new Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- He will replace Laxman Singh Rathore.
- He is currently serving as an advisor in the Ministry of Earth Science.
Reference:
https://www.facebook.com/India.Meteorological.Department/photos/a.524231507659771.1073741826.111425708940355/1049547918461458/?type=3&theater
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/kj-ramesh-to-be-the-new-imd-chief/1/725575.html
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/kj-ramesh-to-be-the-new-imd-chief-116072701361_1.html