Appointments in India 2024
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Who has been appointed as the Director-General of the National Security Guard (NSG)?

  • B. Srinivasan (correct)
  • Ravi Kumar
  • Nalin Prabhat
  • Aditya Sharma

Who has been re-elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha?

  • J.P Nadda
  • None
  • Om Birla (correct)
  • Jagdeep Shankar

Which article provides the provision to elect the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

  • Article 95
  • Article 96
  • Article 94
  • Article 93 (correct)

N. Kotiswar Singh became the first Supreme Court judge from which state?

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What is the correct name of the counter-terrorism unit of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs?

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What date was the National Security Guard (NSG) founded?

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What is the highest authority of the Lok Sabha known as?

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What is the main function of the Securities Appellate Tribunal?

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In which city is the headquarters of NAFED located?

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Which of the following individuals was appointed as the Chairman of IFFCO?

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Who was appointed as the National Ambassador for UNICEF India?

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Which body does the Securities Appellate Tribunal operate under?

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What is the founding date of NAFED?

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Which of the following is NOT a financial regulator that the Securities Appellate Tribunal hears appeals against?

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What type of organization is IFFCO classified as?

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C.P. Radhakrishnan is the new governor of which of the following states?

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Who has been appointed as CEO of the Indian Olympic Association?

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Who became the Secretary General of BIMSTEC?

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Who has been appointed as the chairman of the 16th Finance Commission?

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What was the primary purpose of incorporating Nupur Talwar as a 'Bad Bank'?

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What does BIMSTEC stand for?

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Who has been appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

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What is the maximum term length for a Chief Election Commissioner in India?

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Who has been appointed as the Vigilance Commissioner of India?

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Which body was set up to address governmental corruption in India?

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Which article of the Indian Constitution pertains to the Election Commission of India?

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Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?

<p>Sukumar Sen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who among the following was appointed as the Election Commissioner of India?

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Which governing body is responsible for the appointment of Chief Election Commissioners in India?

<p>Ministry of Home Affairs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year was the Central Vigilance Commission established?

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Who has been appointed as President of the Supreme Court Bar Association?

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Who appoints the Governor of a state?

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Under which article is the appointment of the Governor outlined?

<p>Article 155 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term length for a Governor according to Article 156?

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Which article pertains to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?

<p>Article 338 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was appointed as the Chairman of TRAI?

<p>PD Vaghela (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which article discusses the Oath or Affirmation of the Governor?

<p>Article 159 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the NARCL?

<p>Resolution of NPAs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Article 338A, what does it pertain to?

<p>National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who has been appointed as MD of NARCL?

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Under which ministry does the National Commission for Scheduled Castes operate?

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Flashcards

NSG Director-General Appointment

B. Srinivasan was appointed as the Director-General of the National Security Guard (NSG).

18th Lok Sabha Speaker

Om Birla was re-elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha.

First Supreme Court Judge from Assam/Manipur/Gujarat

N. Kotiswar Singh was the first Supreme Court judge from Assam.

Lok Sabha Speaker Position

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the presiding officer and highest authority in the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

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National Security Guard (NSG)

The National Security Guard (NSG) is a counter-terrorism unit of India’s Ministry of Home Affairs.

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Supreme Court Judgeship

N. Kotiswar Singh and R. Mahadevan were appointed as new Supreme Court judges.

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Lok Sabha Speaker's Duties

Duties of the Lok Sabha Speaker include presiding over the meetings, maintaining order, and resolving disputes related to the House's proceedings.

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Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT)

A statutory body in India that hears appeals against orders of financial regulators (e.g., SEBI, PFRDA, IRDAI).

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NAFED Chairman

The head of the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India.

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NAFED

National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India.

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IFFCO Chairman

The head of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative.

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UNICEF National Ambassador for India

A person appointed to represent UNICEF in India.

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C. P. Radhakrishnan

Governor of Maharashtra.

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Appointment of Alok Singh

Alok Singh is a name associated with the government office.

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Appointment of B.Dinesh Kumar

B.Dinesh Kumar plays a part in the functioning of the government.

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Appointment of C. Aravind Kumar

C. Aravind Kumar is possibly an important figure in one field of the department.

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Who heads the Supreme Court Bar Association?

The President of the Supreme Court Bar Association is the elected leader representing lawyers practicing before the Supreme Court of India.

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What does the Supreme Court Bar Association represent?

It represents the interests of lawyers practicing before the Supreme Court of India, ensuring their rights and ethical conduct.

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Who appoints the Election Commissioner?

The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners.

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What's India's Election Commission's role?

It conducts free and fair elections in India, ensuring the democratic process is followed.

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How long is an Election Commissioner's term?

Election Commissioners serve for 6 years or until they reach the age of 65, whichever comes first.

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Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner?

Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India, playing a crucial role in establishing the independent Election Commission.

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What's the Central Vigilance Commission's purpose?

It's a statutory body set up to fight corruption within the government, promoting transparent and ethical governance.

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Who appoints the Central Vigilance Commissioner?

The Central Vigilance Commissioner is appointed by the President of India upon the recommendation of a committee.

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How is the Central Vigilance Commission formed?

It was set up by the Government of India in 1964 based on the recommendations of a committee on corruption prevention.

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What types of cases does the CVC handle?

The CVC investigates and addresses corruption cases within government departments and agencies, ensuring accountability.

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Governor's Appointment

The President of India appoints the Governor of a state.

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Governor's Term

The Governor of a state holds office for a term of five years.

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Governor's Qualifications

The Constitution of India sets out qualifications for the Governor, but these are not explicitly stated in the text.

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Governor's Oath

The Governor takes an oath of office before assuming their responsibilities.

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Governor's Pardon Power

The Governor has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, and remissions of punishment.

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National Commission for Scheduled Castes

This body was formed in 2004 to protect the rights of scheduled castes.

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National Commission for Scheduled Tribes

This body is dedicated to protecting the rights of scheduled tribes and is mentioned in Article 338A of the Constitution.

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TRAI Chairman

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is headed by a Chairman.

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NARCL MD

The National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL) is led by a Managing Director (MD).

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State Executive Powers

Article 153 to 167 of the Constitution deal with the executive powers of a state, including the Governor, Chief Minister, and Council of Ministers.

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What is a 'Bad Bank'?

A 'Bad Bank' is a financial institution created to acquire and manage distressed assets from commercial banks. This allows commercial banks to focus on their core lending activities.

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Who is the CEO of the Indian Olympic Association?

Raghuram Iyer is the current CEO of the Indian Olympic Association.

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BIMSTEC Secretary General

Indra Mani Pandey is the Secretary General of BIMSTEC, a regional organization for economic and technical cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region.

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Finance Commission Chairman

The Finance Commission is appointed by the President of India. The 16th Finance Commission was chaired by N.K. Singh.

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Who appoints the Finance Commission?

The President of India appoints the Finance Commission, which is responsible for distributing revenue between the central and state governments.

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Study Notes

Appointments 2024

  • 51st CJI: Sanjiv Khanna
  • Army Chief: Upendra D
  • Finance Secretary: Tuhin Kanta
  • ISRO Chairman: S Somnath
  • 18th Speaker: Om Birla
  • DRDO, CAG, CGA, Attorney General: ... (Information incomplete)

Chief Justice of India (CJI)

  • Sanjiv Khanna assumed office on November 11, 2024.
  • He replaced D.Y. Chandrachud.
  • Appointed by the President of India.
  • Appointed under Article 124 (Clause 2).
  • Tenure: 65 years old.
  • First CJI: Hiralal J Kania

Finance Secretary

  • Tuhin Kanta Pandey was appointed as the Finance Secretary.
  • Replaced T.V. Somanathan.
  • Position's formation date: 1947
  • Term: 2 years

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman

  • Jay Shah was named the new ICC Chairman.

Indian Air Force Chief 2024

  • Amar Preet Singh became the new Chief of the Indian Air Force.

National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Chief

  • Alok Ranjan is the new NCRB Chief.

Deputy Chief of the Air Staff

  • Tejinder Singh assumed the position.

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Director General

  • Amrit Mohan was appointed Director General.

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Director General

  • Anurag Garg is now the NCB Director General.

Delhi's Chief Minister

  • Atishi Marlena became Delhi's 3rd woman CM.
  • Party: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Railway Board Chairman and CEO

  • Satish Kumar was appointed as Railway Board Chairman & CEO.

Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Director General

  • Ashok Kumar Singh became the Director General of ESIC

Enforcement Directorate Director

  • Rahul Navin was appointed as the Enforcement Directorate Director.

National Security Guard (NSG) Director General

  • B. Srinivasan was appointed Director-General of NSG.

Lok Sabha Speaker

  • Om Birla was re-elected as the 18th Lok Sabha Speaker.

First Supreme Court Judge From Manipur

  • N Kotiswar Singh became the first Supreme Court judge from Manipur.

India's New Foreign Secretary

  • Vikram Misri was appointed as India's Foreign Secretary.

NATO Secretary-General

  • Mark Rutte was appointed as the next NATO Secretary-General.

Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha

  • J.P. Nadda was appointed as Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha.

NSA (National Security Advisor)

  • Ajit Doval was re-appointed NSA.

PM's Principal Secretary

  • Pramod Kumar Misra was appointed as PM's Principal Secretary.

SIDBI Chairman and Managing Director

  • Manoj Mittal was appointed as SIDBI Chairman and MD.

CBDT Chairman

  • Ravi Agrawal was appointed as the CBDT Chairman.

FATF President

  • Elisa de Anda Madrazo is now the FATF President.

UPSC Chairman

  • Preeti Sudan was appointed as the new UPSC Chairman.

15th President of India

  • Draupadi Murmu was elected as the 15th President.

14th Vice-President of India

  • Jagdeep Dhankhar was elected as the 14th Vice-President.

DRDO Chairman

  • Samir V. Kamat was appointed as DRDO Chairman.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)

  • Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan was appointed as CDS.

Attorney General of India

  • R. Venkataramani was appointed as Attorney General of India.

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