CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who is appointed as the new director-general of the IAEA?
A
Oliver Barrow
B
Sophie Wilmes
C
Rafael Grossi
D
Charles Michel
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The election took place on Thursday, 29 September, at the plenary session of the 66th IAEA General Conference. The newly elected Board members are the following: Brazil, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Denmark, Kenya, Namibia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Türkiye and Uruguay.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ambassador Rafael Mariano Grossi is Director-General, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Mr Grossi is a diplomat with over 35 years of experience in the field of non-proliferation and disarmament.

Detailed explanation-3: -Iran slammed U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi after the agency raised concerns over covert changes to equipment at its Fordo uranium enrichment plant, state media said Saturday.

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