Who is the director of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), India’s premier research institute based in Mumbai, as per information available as of March 2019?

Correct option is D

Sandeep P. Trivedi was appointed as the Director of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in 2019.

• TIFR (Mumbai) is a premier scientific research institution in India, focusing on physics, mathematics, biology, and computer science.
• It was founded in 1945 by Homi J. Bhabha and is under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India.
• Sandeep Trivedi is a renowned theoretical physicist specializing in string theory and quantum gravity.

Information Booster:

1. TIFR has its main campus in Mumbai, with centers in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
2. It is one of India's top institutions for fundamental research in science and mathematics.
3. Homi Bhabha played a key role in establishing India’s nuclear program through TIFR.
4. Notable Alumni: Jayant Narlikar, Ashoke Sen.
5. TIFR works closely with institutions like BARC and ISRO.
6. It offers PhD and integrated MSc-PhD programs in physics, mathematics, and biology.

Additional Information:

• K. R. N. Vyas (option a): Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India in 2019.