Who has assumed charge as the Chairman of ISRO in January 2022?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. S Somanath.
Dr. S. Somanath assumed charge as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on January 14, 2022. He succeeded Dr. K. Sivan, whose tenure concluded on January 14, 2022. Dr. Somanath's appointment was confirmed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on January 12, 2022, for a combined tenure of three years from the date of joining, inclusive of any extension beyond the age of superannuation in public interest .
Other options:
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K M Rao: Not associated with the post of ISRO Chairman; no public record of him holding such a position.
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K Sivan: He was the previous ISRO Chairman, served from January 2018 to January 2022, succeeded by S Somanath.
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P Muralidhar: Not linked to ISRO leadership; no known association with holding the Chairman's role.