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PERSONS IN NEWS - December 2019

Dec 2019

Sep 25, 2020

Nuclear Scientist Sekhar Basu Passes Away

Veteran atomic scientist and former chairman of Atomic Energy Commission Dr. Sekhar Basu succumbed to COVID-19. He breathed his last just three days after turning 68.
A mechanical engineer, Dr. Basu is revered for his contributions to the country's atomic energy programme. He was awarded Padma Shri in 2014.
He had also pioneered the highly complex reactor for India's first nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant.
He had also worked as the project director of the Nuclear Submarine Programme at BARC, before taking over as its director in 2012.
Dr. Basu was also the brain behind designing, construction and operation of nuclear recycle plants at Tarapur and Kalpakkam.

Dean Jones, Former Australia Cricketer, Passes Away

Former Australia cricketer and renowned commentator Dean Jones passed away on Thursday following a massive cardiac arrest in Mumbai. He was 59. A batsman during his playing days, Jones played 52 Tests and 164 ODIs for Australia between 1984 and 1994 before venturing into commentary.
Jones was part of the Australian team that won the 1987 World Cup, playing a starring role in the campaign. Jones was Australia's third highest run-getter in the tournament, scoring 314 runs in 8 matches. He was currently in India as part of the team of experts working on the Indian Premier League with host broadcaster Star Sports.
Dean Jones was one of the great ambassadors of the game associating himself with Cricket development across South Asia. He was passionate about discovering new talent and nurturing young Cricketers. He was a champion commentator whose presence and presentation of the game always brought joy to millions of fans.

Acer India Signs Sonu Sood as Brand Ambassador

PC brand Acer India announced actor Sonu Sood as its brand ambassador. The actor will be seen endorsing the brand's range of products across media platforms for campaign to talk about Acer's commitment to improving people's lives through technology. This association will help Acer India drive awareness of leading India's next-generation digital evolution through its cutting-edge innovation and products which are strong and dependable just like what Sonu has represented during the pandemic crisis.

Sep 24, 2020

A. K. Dixit as New Administrator of PMC Bank

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appointed former Union Bank of India general manager A. K. Dixit as the new administrator of crisis-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank with effect from September 23. The present administrator Jai Bhagwan Bhoria stepped down on September 22 due to health reasons.
Mumbai-based PMC Bank has been placed under directions of the RBI since September 23, 2019 after the central bank superseded the troubled lender's board and appointed Jai Bhagwan Bhoria as the administrator of the bank. The directive is presently valid till December 22, 2020.
The central bank had imposed restrictions on the urban cooperative bank after it discovered that the lender allegedly created fictitious accounts to hide over Rs. 6,700 crore in loans extended to the almost-bankrupt Housing Development Infrastructure Ltd (HDIL).

Sep 23, 2020

Former Rajasthan Minister Zakiya Inam Passes Away

Former Minister of Rajasthan and three times MLA from Tonk constituency, Zakia Inam passed away due to coronavirus infection.
Congress leader Zakiya Inam had handled portfolios like health, women and child welfare in Rajasthan government.
In the year 1985, Zakiya contested for the first time as a Congress candidate. However, she was not given ticket in the year 1993. She contested election as a Congress candidate in the year 1985, 1990, 1998, 2003, 2008 and 2013. Zakia became MLA in 1998, 2008.
Notably, Zakia was the only woman candidate who became three-time MLA in Rajasthan.

Sep 22, 2020

Veteran Actress Ashalata Wabgaonkar Passes Away

Renowned Marathi actress Ashalata Wabgaonkar died aged 79. She was admitted to a private hospital in a critical condition last weekend following her COVID-19 diagnosis.
Popularly known as Ashalata, the Goa-born actress, had reportedly contracted the infection during the shootings of a teleserial.
Ashalata Wabgaonkar acted in several Marathi films and plays. In Bollywood, she starred in films such as 'Apne Paraye', 'Woh Saat Din', 'Namak Halaal', 'Zanjeer' and others.

Ang Rita Sherpa, First to Climb Mount Everest Ten Times Passes Away

Ang Rita Sherpa, the first man to climb Mount Everest 10 times passed away of a lengthy illness. Fellow sherpas called a major loss to Nepal and the climbing community.
All ascents to the 8,850-metre (29,035-foot) summit of the world's tallest mountain between 1983 and 1996 by Ang Rita, who went by his first name, like many Sherpas, were made without bottled oxygen.
Ang Rita was also known as the 'snow leopard' for his climbing skills.

Sep 21, 2020

Anil Dhasmana New Chief of NTRO

Former Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) chief Anil Dhasmana was appointed as National Technical Research Organisation, India's technical body that is responsible for geospatial intelligence and satellite imagery.
Dhasmana succeeded former Intelligence Bureau officer Satish Jha who demitted office.
Dhasmana, a 1981 batch Indian Police Service officer, is a Pakistan expert and was the lead planner of the Balakot air strikes in February 2019 after Pakistan-backed terrorists killed 40 CRPF soldiers in the Pulwama car bombing.
The top police officer returns to the center of action 14 months later at a time the NTRO is playing a crucial role, tracking movements of the China's People's Liberation Army near the many friction points along the Line of Actual Control that have seen heavy deployment of soldiers and support elements from both sides.

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