The Government has constituted the SSB Awards for Science and Technology in memory of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar. Of which of the following fam ous institutions was he the founder director?

Correct option is C

Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar was the founder director of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), one of India’s premier research organizations. The SSB Awards for Science and Technology, instituted in his honor in 1958, are given annually to Indian scientists for their outstanding contributions to research in various fields.

Information Booster:

1. The CSIR was established in 1942 and has been instrumental in driving scientific research and development in India.
2. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar was a chemist and known for his work on colloids and magnetochemistry.
3. The SSB Awards are given in seven disciplines: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.
4. The award includes a cash prize, a citation, and a plaque.
5. CSIR manages a network of 38 laboratories across India.
6. The CSIR laboratories have been involved in developing technologies like vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and energy-efficient systems.

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• ISRO: Founded by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, ISRO is India’s premier space agency responsible for satellite launches and exploration missions.
• TIFR: Founded by Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, TIFR is a leading institute for research in mathematics and fundamental sciences.
• ISI: Established by P.C. Mahalanobis, ISI is renowned for its contributions to statistics and data sciences.