Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Dr. Shekhar Mande.
In October 2020, Dr. Shekhar C. Mande served as the Director General of CSIR and Secretary of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR).
A structural biologist, Dr. Mande was appointed in October 2018 and played a key role in driving CSIR’s innovation-led R&D efforts, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is India’s premier national R&D organization under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
It operates a vast network of 37 laboratories and over 38 outreach centers across the country.
It is known for scientific advancements in fields like genomics, aerospace, drug development, and chemical sciences.
CSIR Leadership Timeline:
| Director General | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Dr. R.A. Mashelkar | 1995 – 2006 |
| Prof. Samir K. Brahmachari | 2007 – 2013 |
| Dr. Shekhar C. Mande | 2018 – 2022 |
| Dr. N. Kalaiselvi | 2022 – Present (as of 2025) |
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