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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has been appointed as head of National Science Foundation (NSF) of USA?
A
France Cordova
B
Restoon Karish
C
Sethuraman Panchanathan
D
G.S. George
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sethuraman Panchanathan is the current director of NSF, as of June 2021. NSF is vital because we support basic research and people to create knowledge that transforms the future.

Detailed explanation-2: -NSF is a $9.5 billion independent federal agency and the only government agency charged with advancing all fields of scientific discovery, technological innovation and STEM education. Panchanathan is a leader in science, engineering and education with more than three decades of experience.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sethuraman Panchanathan as the Director of the National Science Foundation, a top American body supporting fundamental research in non-medical fields of science and engineering.

Detailed explanation-4: -The positions of Director and Deputy Director are appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. NSF’s statutory authority establishes a six-year term for the Director.

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