What is the full form of BARC?

Correct option is D

The Correct Answer is: (d) Bhabha Atomic Research Center

Explanation:
BARC stands for Bhabha Atomic Research Center. It is India’s premier nuclear research facility headquartered in Trombay, Mumbai. It was established in 1954 by Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha, the father of India's nuclear program. Initially called the Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (AEET), it was renamed BARC in 1966 after Bhabha's death.

BARC is responsible for cutting-edge research in nuclear science, engineering, and related areas such as atomic energy for power generation, radiation technologies for healthcare and agriculture, and reactor design.

Information Booster:
• BARC operates under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India.
• It plays a major role in India’s nuclear power programme and nuclear weapons development.
• BARC developed the first Indian nuclear reactor, Apsara, in 1956.
• It also engages in research in isotopes, radiology, space applications, and waste management.
• BARC conducts the OCES (Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates) for training nuclear scientists.
• It has developed technologies for food preservation, water purification, and medical imaging.