Who was appointed as the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), in February 2022?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. M Jagadesh Kumar.
Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar, a well-known academician and former Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), was appointed as the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in February 2022. He is a Ph.D. holder in electrical engineering from IIT Madras and is known for his work in nanoelectronics and semiconductor research. His appointment reflects the government's emphasis on research, innovation, and digital education reforms in higher education.