Multiple choice general knowledge

Who is the first Indian to be selected as President of the Pugwash Conference on Science and World Affairs?

  1. Dr APJ Abdul Kalaam

  2. Dr P.J.Kurien

  3. Dr M.S.Swaminathan

  4. Dr Hargobind Khorana
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Explanation

Dr M.S. Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and father of India's Green Revolution, served as President of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs. He was the first Indian to hold this prestigious position in this organization focused on science and world peace. Dr Kalam, though a distinguished scientist, never held this post.

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