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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following Research Development organisation has celebrated its platinum jubilee recently
A
CSIR
B
CSO
C
CPCB
D
DRDO
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), known for its cutting edge R&D knowledge base in diverse S&T areas, is a contemporary R&D organization. CSIR has a dynamic network of 37 national laboratories, 39 outreach centres, 1 Innovation Complexes, and three units with a pan-India presence.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jitendra Singh, Vice President, CSIR.

Detailed explanation-3: -As of now January 2022 the Union Minister of Science and Technology is Dr. Jitendra Singh.

Detailed explanation-4: -CSIR achievements Developed India’s first synthetic drug, methaqualone in 1950. Developed Optical Glass at CGCRI for defence purposes. Developed first Indian tractor Swaraj in 1967 completely based on indigenous know-how.

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