Atomic Energy Commission

The Atomic Energy Commission is an institution under the Indian Department of Atomic Energy. The Indian Atomic Energy Commission was established on 3 August 1948 under the Department of Scientific Research. The first Chairman was Homi.J. Bhabha. Bhatnagar was the Secretary. In 1954, the Department of Atomic Energy came into existence under the Central Government. India's progress in the field of atomic energy was very rapid. Currently, it is an institution under the direct control of the Prime Minister of India. The Atomic Energy Commission consists of a Chairman, Members and a Member Secretary. Its headquarters is in Mumbai.

UPSC/PSC Questions

1. Atomic Energy Commission was formed in - 1948

2. Headquarters of the Atomic Energy Commission - Mumbai

3. First Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission - Homi.J. Bhabha

4. Current Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission - Ajit Kumar Mohanty