Space Scientist Dr. U.P. Rajeev Assumes Charge as Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
He succeeds space veteran Dr. A. Rajarajan, who recently retired upon reaching the age of superannuation.
Prior to this elevation, Dr. Rajeev managed the role of Associate Director (Research & Development) within the VSSC.
This key appointment underscores India's structured institutional continuity in space technology development and advanced aerospace research.
Key Facts / Static GK
Original Name: Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS)
VSSC Headquarters: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Practice Quiz — 30 June 2026
Q1. Mahesh Dixit, who has been appointed as the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in June 2026, belongs to which cadre of the Indian Police Service (IPS)?
Q2. Former Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has been appointed as the Part-Time Chairman of which major Indian private sector bank?
Q3. Who has been appointed as the Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala?
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the 'Air Suvidha 2.0' portal: 1. It was developed by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in partnership with Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL). 2. The portal serves to strengthen health screening at Points of Entry (PoE) in response to a declared Ebola virus emergency. 3. It was designed with backing from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q5. Which state has been selected for the launch of the pilot project of the 'PM Family Care Tracker (PM-FCT)', a digital platform to track maternal and child health records?
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