New chairman of ISRO

Rocket expert K. Sivan new Space Secretary

Question: Who amongst the following has recently been appointed by the Central Government as the new chairman of ISRO?
(a) Dr. Timothy Krishnamurthy
(b) Dr. K. Sivan
(c) Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar
(d) Dr.V.K. Saraswat
Answer: (b) 
Related Facts: 

  • On January 10th, 2018, the Central Government appointed noted scientist K. Sivan as the new chairman of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
  • At the same time, he was appointed by the Central Government as Secretary of Space Department and new Chairman of the Space Commission.
  • His tenure will be of 3 years.
  • Currently he is the director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Center, ThumbaThiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • At this post, he will replace A. S. Kiran Kumar.

Reference:
http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/k-sivan-named-new-isro-chairman/article22412843.ece