R. K. Pachauri - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Name the person removed from the position of Chief of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)?

a. Dr. Neeraj Gulati
b. Dr. Swaroop Govind
c. Dr. Ajay Mathur
d. Dr. R. K. Pachauri
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Dr. R. K. Pachauri

Explanation:
Director General, TERI Dr. R K Pachauri has been removed. He will be replaced by Dr Ajay Mathur. Dr Pachauri was accused of sexual harassment by his junior colleague. 74-year-old Pachauri had shared Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 with former US Vice President Al Gore for work on climate issues. He has led and built The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI, over the last 34 years from a concept to a major, financially autonomous, professionally dynamic organization on the global stage.