Who was the first Indian to head a UN specialized agency? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first Indian to head a UN specialized agency?

A. Nagendra Singh

B. Dr. Soumya Swaminathan

C. Vijayalakshmi Pandit

D. Dr. Margaret Chan

Answer: Option B

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Dr. Soumya Swaminathan served as the Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization (WHO), a specialized agency of the UN.

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