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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 38

SSC CGL - 05 Dec 2022 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q38

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Who has been appointed as the chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation in August 2022?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Samir V Kamat.

Dr. Samir V. Kamat, a seasoned scientist, has been chosen to lead the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on 26th Aug 2022.

  • He succeeds Dr. G Satheesh Reddy, who will take over as the Union Defence Minister's scientific advisor.
  • Dr. Samir V. Kamat previously served as the DRDO's Director General of Naval Systems & Materials since 2017.