Name the former chief of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), who has been conferred France’s highest civilian award “Knight of the Legion of Honour” recently.
A. Udupi Ramachandra Rao
B. Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan
C. A S Kiran Kumar
D. G.Madhavan Nair
Answer:C
Name the former chief of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), who has been conferred France’s highest civilian award “Knight of the Legion of Honour” recently.
A. Udupi Ramachandra Rao B. Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan C. A S Kiran Kumar D. G.Madhavan Nair
Explanation: Former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief, A S Kiran Kumar has been conferred France’s highest civilian award “Knight of the Legion of Honour”. This award is for his invaluable contribution to the development of the India-France space cooperation. The award has presented by Ambassador of France to India, Alexandre Ziegler, on the behalf of President of the French Republic. The Padma Shri awardee served as the ISRO chief from 2015 to 2018.