G. Satheesh Reddy

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Question:Who is the Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)?
(a) G. Satheesh Reddy
(b) Samir V. Kamat
(c) Ajay Kumar
(d) Tessy Thomas
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • G.Satheesh Reddy has been given a two-year extension as the Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
  • He was appointed to the post in August 2018 for two years.

About DRDO:

  • DRDO works under the Department of Defence Research and Development in the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India.
  • It was formed in 1958 by the merger of the Technical Development Establishment and the Directorate of Technical Development and Production of the Indian Ordnance Factories with the Defence Science Organisation.
  • With a network of 52 laboratories, which are engaged in developing defence technologies covering various fields, like aeronautics, armaments, electronics, land combat engineering, life sciences, materials, missiles, and naval systems, DRDO is India’s largest and most diverse research organisation.

By-Amar Mani Upadhyay

Links:
https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/drdo-chief-g-satheesh-reddy-gets-twoyear-extension/1922053 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence_Research_and_Development_Organisation#:~:text=With%20a%20network%20of%2052,and%20most%20diverse%20research%20organisation.