SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 39

SSC CGL - 23 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q39

Who among the following persons was appointed as the chief scientist of the International Cotton Advisory Committee in January 2021?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Keshav Kranthi.

  • Keshav Kranthi -
    • He was the former director of CICR-Nagpur.
    • He was the Chief Scientist of Global cotton research and advisory body, International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC).
  • International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) -
    • It was founded in 1939.
    • It advocates for cotton-producing countries and publishes studies and technical information on the cotton industry.
    • 'World Cotton Day' is celebrated on 7th October.