Question

Who has taken over as the first Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the U.S. Army after the Pentagon created the position in July 2020?

A Raj Iyer
B Mala Adiga
C Neera Tanden
D Dr Vivek Murthy
Answer & Explanation
Option: Raj Iyer

Explanation:

Indian-American Dr. Raj Iyer has taken over as the first Chief Information Officer of the US Army, after the Pentagon created the position in July 2020. One of the highest ranking Indian-American civilians in the U.S. Department of Defense, Dr. Iyer, serves as the Principal Adviser to the Secretary of the Army and directs representation of the Secretary in matters relating to information management/ information technology (IT).