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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who is the Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
A
Nripendra Misra
B
K.Sivan
C
Ajit Doval
D
Pradeep Kumar Sinha
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Shri S. Somanath assumed the charge of Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, Space Commission on 14 January 2022. In his previous assignment he was Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), the lead Centre responsible for Launch vehicle technology development.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) was founded in 1962 under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) with Vikram Sarabhai as its chairperson which in 1969 became ISRO. In 1972, government of India had set up a space commission and DOS and brought ISRO under DOS.

Detailed explanation-3: -H.E. Dr. Claudio Ansorena Montero, Ambassador of Costa Rica to India called on Shri S. Somanath, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)/ Secretary, Department of Space at ISRO Headquarters on January 09, 2023.

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