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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the ISRO, to replace K. Sivan?

A	Ajit Kumar Mohanty
B	S. Somanath
C	G. Madhavan Nair
D	Udupi Ramachandra Rao

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Somanath has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary, Department of Space (DoS). He will replace K.

Detailed explanation-2: -Somanath replaces Kailasavadivoo Sivan, whose tenure ended on January 14, 2022, as the new ISRO Chief. Sivan had been appointed as the ISRO chief, Secretary of the Department of Space and Chairman Space Commission in January 2018. In December 2020 he was given a one-year extension till January 14, 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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