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Who is the chairman of the Prime Minister’s Scientific Advisory Committee ?
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- Dr. R. A. Mashelkar
- Dr. M. S. Swaminathan
- Dr. V. S. Arunachalam
- Dr. C. N. R. Rao
- Dr. R. A. Mashelkar
Correct Option: D
The Centre, on January 25, 2005 announced the constitution of a 28-member Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (SAC-PM) headed by chemical scientist, C.N.R. Rao. The members, who would advise the Prime Minister on all issues relating to science and technology development in the country, were chosen to cover a wide range of fields and different sectors including government research centres, academic institutions and the industry. Rao is an Indian chemist who has worked mainly in solidstate and structural chemistry.
