Which organization did M.S. Swaminathan serve as director general for?
World Health Organization
International Rice Research Institute
United Nations
World Trade Organization
Answer
M.S. Swaminathan served as director general of the International Rice Research Institute from 1972 to 1982. During his tenure, the institute made significant progress in developing high-yielding rice varieties that helped to improve food security in many developing countries.
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