Question: Which Indian-American has taken over as the first Chief Information Officer of the US Army, after the Pentagon created the position in July 2020?
(a) Nimi McConigley
(b) Ami Bera
(c)Joy Cherian
(d) Dr Raj Iyer
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- Indian-American Dr Raj Iyer has taken over as the first Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the US Army, after the Pentagon created the position in July 2020.
- He is one of the highest-ranking Indian-American civilians in the US Department of Defence.
- Iyer holds a Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering.
- He had been serving as the principal advisor to the Secretary of the Army and directs representation of the secretary in matters relating to information management/information technology (IT).
- The position of CIO is equivalent to a three-star General.
- Originally, Iyer is native of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu.
By – Sachin Singh
Links:
https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/indian-american-raj-iyer-becomes-us-army-s-first-chief-information-officer-121010700510_1.html
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/indian-american-becomes-us-armys-first-cio/article33518422.ece