In November 2022, who among the following from India was elected as a Member of the International Committee for Weights and Measures (CIPM)?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Venu Gopal Achanta.
In November 2022, Prof. Venu Gopal Achanta, the esteemed Director of CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi, was elected as a Member of the International Committee for Weights and Measures (CIPM). This significant achievement occurred during the 27th General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in Paris. Prof. Achanta became the 7th Indian to join this prestigious global body, which is pivotal in establishing and maintaining international measurement standards, highlighting India's growing role in global scientific governance.