Facts for Prelims:
Legion d’Honneur (Legion of Honour):
Why in News? Global software major Wipro Chairman Azim Premji has been conferred with the highest French civilian award ‘Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur’ (Knight of the Legion of Honour) in Bengaluru, in recognition of his contribution to the Indian IT industry and philanthropy.
What is it? The Legion of Honour, instituted in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, is the highest civilian award given by the French Republic for outstanding service to France, regardless of the nationality of the recipients. The President of France is the Grand Master of the Order of the Legion of Honour.
Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB):
Why in News? Union Government has appointed renowned scientist Nageshwara Rao Guntur as Chairperson of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).
About AERB:
- It was established in November 1983 to carry out certain regulatory and safety functions in the fields of nuclear and radiation safety on a countrywide basis.
- It was constituted by President of India by exercising powers conferred by Section 27 of Atomic Energy Act, 1962 to carry out certain regulatory and safety functions under the Act.
- The regulatory authority of AERB is derived from rules and notifications promulgated under Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986.
- Its mission is to ensure that use of ionising radiation and nuclear energy in India does not cause undue risk to health and environment.
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