Which distinguished scientist was appointed as the new Chairman of ISRO and Secretary of the Department of Space in January 2025, succeeding S. Somanath?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. V. Narayanan.
In January 2025, V. Narayanan, a distinguished propulsion scientist and former Director of ISRO’s Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), was appointed as the new Chairman of ISRO and Secretary of the Department of Space, succeeding S. Somanath. His expertise in rocket propulsion and major contributions to India’s launch vehicle programmes made him a natural choice for the role.