Who among the following succeeded K Sivan as the ISRO chairman, in January 2022?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. S Somanath.
In January 2022, S Somanath, a distinguished aerospace engineer, succeeded K Sivan to become the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as well as the Secretary of the Department of Space. His appointment took effect on 14 January 2022, bringing decades of experience in rocket and propulsion systems to the forefront of India’s space program.
Somanath had previously served as Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and as the Project Director for the GSLV Mk III launch vehicle. His appointment was widely covered across major news outlets like The Economic Times, Business Today, and The Times of India, which highlighted his technical expertise and leadership within ISRO.
Among the other candidates listed—Shailesh Nayak and A S Kiran Kumar are former ISRO chairpersons, and V K Saraswat is a renowned scientist, but none of them succeeded K Sivan in January 2022. Only S Somanath fits that specific appointment timeline.