Ques: Ramaswamy R Iyer who died recently is known for-
a. Well known water policy expert
b. Well known classical dancer
c. Well known politician
d. Well known nuclear scientist
Ans: a
Related facts:
- September 9, 2015 renowned water policy expert Ramaswamy R. Iyer passed away in New Delhi following a severe bout of viral fever.
- Born in October 1929, in Thakkalai, Tamil Nadu, Mr. Iyer was known for producing a rich body of commentary on water policy and environmental issues.
- His erudite opinion pieces in the pages of The Hindu were widely read and appreciated by regular readers.
- His last held position was that of an honorary research professor at the Centre for Policy Research.
- Iyer served as Secretary of Water Resources in the central government and was instrumental in drafting India’s first National Water Policy in 1987.
Reference:
http://www.cprindia.org/people/ramaswamy-r-iyer
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/water-policy-expert-ramaswamy-iyer-no-more/article7638113.ece
http://thewire.in/2015/09/11/watering-the-arid-fields-of-administration-with-intellectual-rigour-and-honesty-10508/