Correct option is C
The correct answer is:(c) Dr. V. Narayanan
Explanation:
Dr. V. Narayanan was appointed as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space on January 14, 2025. He succeeded Dr. S. Somanath, who completed his tenure on January 13, 2025. Dr. Narayanan has nearly four decades of experience in rocket and spacecraft propulsion. He previously served as the Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, where he contributed significantly to the development of cryogenic propulsion systems for ISRO's launch vehicles. His appointment was confirmed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet in early January 2025.
Information Booster:
Key Facts of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation):
- Establishment:
- ISRO was founded in 1969 by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, often regarded as the father of the Indian space program.
- Headquarters:
- ISRO's headquarters is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Objectives:
- The primary goal of ISRO is to harness space technology for national development. It also aims to explore space for peaceful purposes.
- Achievements:
- First Satellite: India launched its first satellite, Aryabhata, in 1975.
- Launch Vehicles: ISRO has developed a series of launch vehicles like SLV, ASLV, PSLV, and GSLV to send satellites into space.
- Chandrayaan-1 (2008): ISRO's first mission to the Moon, which confirmed the presence of water molecules on the lunar surface.
- Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan, 2013): India became the first country to reach Mars on its maiden attempt, and it also achieved this at a fraction of the cost of similar missions by other nations.
- Chandrayaan-2 (2019): ISRO’s ambitious mission to land on the Moon's south pole, although the lander lost contact, the orbiter continues to study the Moon.
- Gaganyaan Mission (2025): ISRO's first crewed space mission is planned, aimed to send Indian astronauts into space.
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