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Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 19 December 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q101. Who was the Secretary General of the Lok Sabha included in the Indian delegation to the BRICS Parliamentary Forum in June 2025?

  1. (a) Desh Deepak Verma
  2. (b) P.C. Mody
  3. (c) Utpal Kumar Singh
  4. (d) Pramod Tiwari
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Utpal Kumar Singh

Utpal Kumar Singh, the Secretary General of the Lok Sabha, was part of the Indian parliamentary delegation to the BRICS Parliamentary Forum in June 2025. He has served as Secretary General of the Lok Sabha and has represented India at various inter-parliamentary forums. BRICS Parliamentary Forums are meetings of parliamentarians from BRICS member countries to discuss legislative cooperation and global issues.
Option 1 is incorrect: Desh Deepak Verma served as Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha; he was not the Lok Sabha Secretary General in the BRICS Parliamentary Forum delegation of June 2025.
Option 2 is incorrect: P.C. Mody is a former CBDT Chairman and Revenue Secretary; he is not the Lok Sabha Secretary General.
Option 4 is incorrect: Pramod Tiwari is a politician (Rajya Sabha member from Congress); he is not the Secretary General of the Lok Sabha.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 18 December 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q102. During the Uttar Pradesh Day celebrations held in January 2025, which Governor joined the Vice-President of India at the official programme?

  1. (a) Tamilisai Soundararajan
  2. (b) Anandiben Patel
  3. (c) Arif Mohammed Khan
  4. (d) Bandaru Dattatreya
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Anandiben Patel

During the Uttar Pradesh Day celebrations held in January 2025, Governor Anandiben Patel (Governor of Uttar Pradesh) joined the Vice-President of India at the official programme. Anandiben Patel has been serving as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh.
Option (a) is incorrect: Tamilisai Soundararajan was the Governor of Telangana; she is not associated with Uttar Pradesh.
Option (c) is incorrect: Arif Mohammed Khan served as the Governor of Kerala; he was not the UP Governor.
Option (d) is incorrect: Bandaru Dattatreya served as the Governor of Haryana; he was not the UP Governor.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 18 December 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q103. Who was appointed as the Governor of Haryana in 2025?

  1. (a) Kavinder Gupta
  2. (b) Manoj Kumar Singh
  3. (c) Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju
  4. (d) Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh

Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh was appointed as the Governor of Haryana in 2025. He is a distinguished economist and academic who previously served as the Vice-Chancellor of Presidency University, Kolkata.
Option 1 is incorrect: Kavinder Gupta served as the Governor of Mizoram, not Haryana.
Option 2 is incorrect: Manoj Kumar Singh is an IAS officer and served in administrative positions in Uttar Pradesh, not as Governor of Haryana.
Option 3 is incorrect: Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju served as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh at one point; he was not the Haryana Governor appointed in 2025.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 18 December 2025 Shift 2 · Heads of organisations

Q104. Which IPS officer of the 1994 batch was appointed CEO of Digital India Corporation (under the Ministry of Electronics and IT) in August 2025?

  1. (a) Anil Agrawal
  2. (b) Akhil Kumar
  3. (c) Rajesh Verma
  4. (d) Pankaj Sharma
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Akhil Kumar

Akhil Kumar, a 1994-batch IPS officer, was appointed as the CEO of Digital India Corporation (DIC) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in August 2025. Digital India Corporation is a not-for-profit company under MeitY that drives several flagship digital India initiatives including MyGov, DigiLocker , and Aarogya Setu.
Option 1 is incorrect: Anil Agrawal is a different IPS/IAS officer; he was not the one appointed as DIC CEO in August 2025.
Option 3 is incorrect: Rajesh Verma served as the Secretary of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs at various times; he was not appointed as CEO of Digital India Corporation in August 2025.
Option 4 is incorrect: Pankaj Sharma is a different officer; he was not the DIC CEO appointed in August 2025.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 12 December 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q105. In August 2024, who assumed office as India's Union Home Secretary?

  1. (a) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
  2. (b) Govind Mohan
  3. (c) Rajiv Gauba
  4. (d) Anil Baijal
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Govind Mohan

Correct Answer: Govind Mohan (Option 2)
Govind Mohan, a 1989-batch IAS officer from the Sikkim cadre, assumed office as India's Union Home Secretary in August 2024, succeeding Ajay Kumar Bhalla. Prior to this, he served as Secretary in the Ministry of Culture.
Ajay Kumar Bhalla was the outgoing Home Secretary — he was appointed as NSA Advisor after his tenure.
Rajiv Gauba served as Cabinet Secretary.
Anil Baijal served as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 10 December 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q106. Who has been appointed as the Chief Justice of India with effect from May 14, 2025?

  1. (a) Shri Justice Sanjiv Khanna
  2. (b) Shri Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
  3. (c) Shri Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
  4. (d) Shri Justice U.U. Lalit
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Shri Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai

Correct Answer: Shri Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
Justice B.R. Gavai was appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, taking charge on May 14, 2025, succeeding Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna. He is the second Dalit Chief Justice of India.
Option 1 (Justice Sanjiv Khanna): Incorrect. He was the 51st CJI, preceding Justice Gavai.
Option 2 (Justice D.Y. Chandrachud): Incorrect. He was the 50th CJI, retired in November 2024.
Option 4 (Justice U.U. Lalit): Incorrect. He was the 49th CJI.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 10 December 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q107. Who was appointed as the Defence Secretary of India in November 2024?

  1. (a) Ajay Kumar
  2. (b) Anil Baijal
  3. (c) Rajesh Kumar Singh
  4. (d) Giridhar Aramane
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Rajesh Kumar Singh

Correct Answer: Rajesh Kumar Singh
Rajesh Kumar Singh was appointed as the Defence Secretary of India in November 2024, succeeding Giridhar Aramane. He is a 1989-batch IAS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre.
Option 1 (Ajay Kumar): Incorrect. He was a former Defence Secretary (earlier tenure).
Option 2 (Anil Baijal): Incorrect. He is a former Lt. Governor of Delhi.
Option 4 (Giridhar Aramane ): Incorrect. He was the outgoing Defence Secretary whom Rajesh Kumar Singh replaced.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 9 December 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q108. Who was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court in March 2025?

  1. (a) Justic Joymalya Bagchi
  2. (b) Justice Arun Palli
  3. (c) Justice Hima Kohli
  4. (d) Justice Harish Tandon
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Justice Harish Tandon

Justice Harish Tandon was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Orissa (Odisha) High Court.
He was sworn in on 26 March 2025, with the oath administered by the Governor of Odisha, Hari Babu Kambhampati.
Prior to this appointment, Justice Tandon served as a judge of the Calcutta High Court.
He was appointed by President Droupadi Murmu on 21 March 2025.
SSC Stenographer 2025 – 6 December 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q109. Consider the following statements:
1. Madhabi Puri Buch became the first woman to head SEBI in March 2022.
2. Tuhin Kanta Pandey has been appointed as the new SEBI Chief for three years from February 28, 2025.
3. Saudi Arabia has awarded PM Narendra Modi the Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

  1. (a) 1, 2, and 3 all are correct
  2. (b) 1 and 2 only
  3. (c) 2 and 3 only
  4. (d) 1 and 3 only
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only

The correct answer is 1 and 2 only . Madhabi Puri Buch indeed became the first woman Chairperson of SEBI in March 2022, marking a historic milestone in Indian financial regulation. Recently, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, former Secretary of the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), was appointed as the next SEBI Chairman starting from February 28, 2025 for a three-year term. However, the claim that Saudi Arabia awarded PM Narendra Modi the "Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer" is incorrect , as this award was conferred by Kuwait , not Saudi Arabia.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 30 November 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q110. In October 2024, who has been appointed as the Chief of the Indian Coast Guard?

  1. (a) Ambarish Kenghe
  2. (b) Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya
  3. (c) Paramesh Sivamani
  4. (d) Neeraj Parakh
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Paramesh Sivamani

Correct Answer: Option 3 – Paramesh Sivamani
Vice Admiral Paramesh Sivamani was appointed as the Director General of the Indian Coast Guard in October 2024. He took charge as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, succeeding his predecessor in this role.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 (Ambarish Kenghe ): He was not appointed as the Chief of Indian Coast Guard in October 2024.
Option 2 (Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya): He is associated with other government roles, not ICG Chief in October 2024.
Option 4 (Neeraj Parakh): He was not appointed as ICG Chief in October 2024.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 29 November 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q111. In June 2025, who has been re-appointed as the new CBDT Chairman?

  1. (a) Ravi Agarwal
  2. (b) Anuj Kumar Singh
  3. (c) Rajiv Kumar
  4. (d) Sanjay Malhotra
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Ravi Agarwal

Ravi Agarwal was re-appointed as the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) in June 2025. CBDT is the apex body responsible for administration of direct tax laws in India and functions under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
Anuj Kumar Singh, Rajiv Kumar, and Sanjay Malhotra are other officials not associated with this appointment.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 29 November 2025 Shift 1 · Heads of organisations

Q112. In March 2025, who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage?

  1. (a) Ashok Singh Thakur
  2. (b) Sunil Diwani
  3. (c) Sushil Chaturvedi
  4. (d) Manish Tiwary
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Sunil Diwani

Sunil Diwani was appointed as the Chairman of INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) in March 2025.
Ashok Singh Thakur, Sushil Chaturvedi, and Manish Tiwary are not associated with this appointment. Hence, Sunil Diwani is correct.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 29 November 2025 Shift 1 · International appointments

Q113. Sanjiv Ranjan has been appointed as Secretary-General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association Secretariat in Mauritius on 1st January 2025 for a term of _____.

  1. (a) 2 years
  2. (b) 3 years
  3. (c) 4 years
  4. (d) 5 years
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 3 years

Sanjiv Ranjan was appointed as Secretary-General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Secretariat in Mauritius for a term of 3 years starting 1st January 2025.
2 years, 4 years, and 5 years are incorrect. Hence, 3 years is correct.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 29 November 2025 Shift 3 · National appointments

Q114. In May 2025, who has been appointed as the Chief Justice of India?

  1. (a) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
  2. (b) Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
  3. (c) Justice U.U. Lalit
  4. (d) Justice N.V. Ramana
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai

Correct Answer: Option 2 – Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India in May 2025, succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna. He is notably the second Dalit Chief Justice of India.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 (Justice D.Y. Chandrachud): He was the 50th CJI; he retired on 10 November 2024.
Option 3 (Justice U.U. Lalit): He served as CJI from August to November 2022.
Option 4 (Justice N.V. Ramana): He served as CJI from April 2021 to August 2022.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 28 November 2025 Shift 2 · Heads of organisations

Q115. Who has been appointed as the President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for FY 2025-26?

  1. (a) Sanjiv Puri
  2. (b) R Mukundan
  3. (c) Rajiv Memani
  4. (d) T. Rabi Sankar
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Rajiv Memani

Rajiv Memani was appointed as the President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the financial year 2025-26. CII is a non-governmental trade association and advocacy group headquartered in New Delhi. It plays a key role in shaping India's industrial and economic policies.
Sanjiv Puri, R Mukundan, and T. Rabi Sankar are other notable business personalities but not CII President for 2025-26.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 28 November 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q116. In July 2024, Om Prakash Mathur has been appointed as Governor of _____.

  1. (a) Assam
  2. (b) Sikkim
  3. (c) Tripura
  4. (d) Nagaland
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Sikkim

Om Prakash Mathur was appointed as the Governor of Sikkim in July 2024. He is a senior BJP leader and has also served as the Governor of other states previously.
Assam, Tripura, and Nagaland are other northeastern states that have different governors.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 28 November 2025 Shift 3 · National appointments

Q117. Who assumed the Chairmanship of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in May 2025?

  1. (a) Preety Sudan
  2. (b) Manoj Soni
  3. (c) Anuj Kumar Singh
  4. (d) Ajay Kumar
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Ajay Kumar

Ajay Kumar assumed the Chairmanship of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in May 2025. UPSC is India's premier central recruiting agency responsible for conducting examinations for appointments to various civil services.
Preety Sudan, Manoj Soni, and Anuj Kumar Singh are other personalities not associated with the UPSC chairmanship in May 2025.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 28 November 2025 Shift 3 · National appointments

Q118. Arif Mohammad Khan has been appointed as the Governor of _____ in December 2024.

  1. (a) Rajasthan
  2. (b) Haryana
  3. (c) Bihar
  4. (d) Assam
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Bihar

Arif Mohammad Khan was appointed as the Governor of Bihar in December 2024. He had previously served as the Governor of Kerala from 2019 to 2024. He is a senior political figure who has held ministerial positions in the Government of India.
Rajasthan, Haryana, and Assam are other states with different governors.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 28 November 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q119. Who took over as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in December 2024?

  1. (a) Shaktikanta Das
  2. (b) Raghuram Rajan
  3. (c) Urjit Patel
  4. (d) Sanjay Malhotra
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Sanjay Malhotra

Sanjay Malhotra took over as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in December 2024, succeeding Shaktikanta Das whose tenure ended on 10 December 2024. Sanjay Malhotra was previously the Revenue Secretary of India.
Shaktikanta Das was the outgoing RBI Governor; Raghuram Rajan served as RBI Governor from 2013–2016; Urjit Patel from 2016–2018. Hence, Sanjay Malhotra is correct.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 28 November 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q120. In May 2025, Anurag Bhushan has been appointed as the India's next Ambassador to _____.

  1. (a) Denmark
  2. (b) Sweden
  3. (c) Australia
  4. (d) Canada
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Sweden

In May 2025, Anurag Bhushan, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, was appointed as India's next Ambassador to Sweden.
Denmark, Australia, and Canada have different ambassadors appointed. Hence, Sweden is correct.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 27 November 2025 Shift 2 · International appointments

Q121. Sanjiv Ranjan assumed the role of secretary general of which of the following organisations on January 1, 2025?

  1. (a) IORA
  2. (b) SAARC
  3. (c) ASEAN
  4. (d) BRICS
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) IORA

Sanjiv Ranjan, a retired Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, assumed office as the Secretary General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) on January 1, 2025. IORA is an international organisation with 23 member states and 10 dialogue partners, promoting cooperation among Indian Ocean rim countries.
SAARC, ASEAN, and BRICS are other regional/international organisations with different member compositions and leadership structures.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 27 November 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q122. In May 2025, who has been given one-year extension as the Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Secretary of the Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D) from India?

  1. (a) Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy
  2. (b) Dr. Ajay Kumar
  3. (c) Dr. Samir V. Kamat
  4. (d) M N Srinivasu
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Dr. Samir V. Kamat

Dr. Samir V. Kamat was given a one-year extension as the Chairman of DRDO and Secretary of DDR&D in May 2025. He has been leading DRDO since January 2022 and has overseen several key defence technology programmes .
Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy was a former Chairman of DRDO (2018-2022).
Dr. Ajay Kumar is a former Defence Secretary of India.
M N Srinivasu is not associated with DRDO leadership.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 27 November 2025 Shift 1 · Heads of organisations

Q123. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of Fertilizer Association of India (FAI) in June 2025?

  1. (a) T. Rabi Sankar
  2. (b) S. Mahendra Dev
  3. (c) Sailesh C. Mehta
  4. (d) Prashant Kumar
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Sailesh C. Mehta

Sailesh C. Mehta was appointed as the Chairperson of the Fertilizer Association of India (FAI) in June 2025. The FAI is the apex body of the fertilizer industry in India, representing manufacturers, importers, and distributors.
T. Rabi Sankar, S. Mahendra Dev, and Prashant Kumar are associated with other organisations. Hence, Sailesh C. Mehta is correct.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 27 November 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q124. As of July 2025, who is the Chairperson of the Lok Sabha Estimates Committee?

  1. (a) Rajiv Ranjan Singh
  2. (b) Sanjay Jaiswal
  3. (c) Nishikant Dubey
  4. (d) Om Birla
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Sanjay Jaiswal

As of July 2025, Sanjay Jaiswal was appointed as the Chairperson of the Lok Sabha Estimates Committee. The Estimates Committee is a Parliamentary Standing Committee that examines the Budget estimates of the Government of India and suggests ways to bring about economy and efficiency in expenditure.
Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Nishikant Dubey, and Om Birla hold other parliamentary positions. Hence, Sanjay Jaiswal is correct.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 27 November 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q125. In March 2025, who has been appointed as the Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

  1. (a) P.K. Mishra
  2. (b) Nripendra Mishra
  3. (c) Nidhi Tewari
  4. (d) A.K. Sharma
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Nidhi Tewari

Correct Answer: Nidhi Tewari (Option 3)
In March 2025, Nidhi Tewari was appointed as the Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She is an IAS officer who became the first woman to hold the position of Private Secretary to the Prime Minister of India.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 - P.K. Mishra: He serves as the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, a senior advisory role.
Option 2 - Nripendra Mishra: He served as the Principal Secretary to PM Modi in his first term (2014-2019).
Option 4 - A.K. Sharma: He is a politician and former IAS officer, not holding this appointment.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 26 November 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q126. Who took oath as Governor of Manipur in January 2025?

  1. (a) Lakshman Prasad Acharya
  2. (b) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
  3. (c) Hari Babu Kambhampati
  4. (d) Arif Mohammed Khan
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Ajay Kumar Bhalla

Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the former Union Home Secretary, took oath as the Governor of Manipur in January 2025. He succeeded Anusuiya Uikey as the Governor of Manipur.
Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Hari Babu Kambhampati, and Arif Mohammed Khan are associated with other gubernatorial positions. Hence, Ajay Kumar Bhalla is correct.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 25 November 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q127. Who took charge as the Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in September 2024?

  1. (a) Anish Dayal Singh
  2. (b) Daljit Singh Chaudhary
  3. (c) Amrit Mohan Prasad
  4. (d) Kuldeep Singh
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Amrit Mohan Prasad

Amrit Mohan Prasad took charge as the Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in September 2024. The SSB is a Central Armed Police Force that guards India's borders with Nepal and Bhutan.
Anish Dayal Singh, Daljit Singh Chaudhary, and Kuldeep Singh are associated with other paramilitary/armed forces. The candidate incorrectly selected Daljit Singh Chaudhary.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 24 November 2025 Shift 1 · Heads of organisations

Q128. In June 2025, who has been appointed as the Director of Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML)?

  1. (a) Ashwani Lohani
  2. (b) Anuj Pandey
  3. (c) Amitabh Kant
  4. (d) R. Doraiswamy
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Ashwani Lohani

Correct Answer: Ashwani Lohani (Option 1)
Ashwani Lohani, a retired IAS officer (1980 batch, MP cadre), was appointed as the Director of the Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) in June 2025. He is known for his earlier roles as Chairman of Railway Board and Secretary of Civil Aviation. PMML (formerly Teen Murti Bhawan) is a centre dedicated to all Prime Ministers of India.
Anuj Pandey, Amitabh Kant (former NITI Aayog CEO), and R. Doraiswamy did not hold this appointment in June 2025.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 24 November 2025 Shift 3 · Heads of organisations

Q129. In January 2025, who has been appointed as the CEO of the Delhi Waqf Board?

  1. (a) Faiz Ahmed Kidwai
  2. (b) Azimul Haque
  3. (c) Ashok Singh Thakur
  4. (d) Virat Sunil Diwanji
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Azimul Haque

Correct Answer: Azimul Haque (Option 2)
Azimul Haque was appointed as the CEO of the Delhi Waqf Board in January 2025. The Delhi Waqf Board manages waqf properties (Islamic endowment properties) in Delhi. The appointment was made by the Delhi government.
Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, Ashok Singh Thakur, and Virat Sunil Diwanji did not hold the position of CEO of the Delhi Waqf Board at this time.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 22 November 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q130. In October 2024, who has been appointed as ambassador of India to France?

  1. (a) Hari Babu Kambhampati
  2. (b) Sanjeev Kumar Singla
  3. (c) Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
  4. (d) Sandip Goenka
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Sanjeev Kumar Singla

Sanjeev Kumar Singla, an IFS officer, was appointed India's Ambassador to France in October 2024.
Hari Babu Kambhampati is associated with other diplomatic roles; Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar is a Governor; Sandip Goenka is a business personality, not a diplomat.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 21 November 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q131. Who among the following was named the goodwill ambassador for Earth Hour India 2024?

  1. (a) Mithali Raj
  2. (b) P V Sindhu
  3. (c) Sakshi Malik
  4. (d) Saina Nehwal
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) P V Sindhu

P V Sindhu ( Pusarla Venkata Sindhu), the celebrated Indian badminton player and two-time Olympic medallist , was named the goodwill ambassador for Earth Hour India 2024. Earth Hour is a global initiative by WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) that encourages people to switch off lights for one hour to raise awareness about climate change. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 - Mithali Raj: Former Indian women's cricket team captain; not the goodwill ambassador for Earth Hour India 2024. Option 3 - Sakshi Malik: Olympic medallist wrestler; not the Earth Hour India 2024 ambassador. Option 4 - Saina Nehwal: Badminton player; not associated with Earth Hour India 2024.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 21 November 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q132. _____ assumed the office of Director General of Defence Estates on May 31, 2025.

  1. (a) Alok Joshi
  2. (b) Shailendra Nath Gupta
  3. (c) Mayank Sharma
  4. (d) Justice Arun Palli
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Shailendra Nath Gupta

Correct Answer: Shailendra Nath Gupta (Option 2)
Shailendra Nath Gupta assumed the office of Director General of Defence Estates on May 31, 2025. The Directorate General of Defence Estates (DGDE) is a department under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, responsible for the administration and management of defence estates and cantonments across India.
Alok Joshi, Mayank Sharma, and Justice Arun Palli did not assume this position on the stated date.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 20 November 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q133. In June 2025, who took over as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command?

  1. (a) Lt Gen Ajai Singh
  2. (b) Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana
  3. (c) Lt Gen Anil Chauhan
  4. (d) Admiral R. Hari Kumar
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana

Correct Answer: Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana
Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana took over as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) in June 2025. The ANC is India's only tri-service command and is headquartered at Port Blair. It was established in 2001 to coordinate defence operations in the strategically important Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Why other options are wrong:
- Lt Gen Ajai Singh: Not the officer who took charge in June 2025.
- Lt Gen Anil Chauhan: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India; not the ANC commander.
- Admiral R. Hari Kumar: Former Chief of Naval Staff; not appointed to ANC in June 2025.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 19 November 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q134. In June 2025, Rajesh Kumar has been appointed as Chief Secretary of _____.

  1. (a) Bihar
  2. (b) Haryana
  3. (c) Odisha
  4. (d) Maharashtra
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Maharashtra

Correct Answer: Maharashtra (Option 4)
In June 2025, Rajesh Kumar was appointed as the Chief Secretary of Maharashtra. The Chief Secretary is the senior-most IAS officer in a state and heads the state civil services.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 - Bihar: Rajesh Kumar was not appointed as Chief Secretary of Bihar in June 2025.
Option 2 - Haryana: The appointment was for Maharashtra, not Haryana.
Option 3 - Odisha: The appointment was for Maharashtra, not Odisha.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 18 November 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q135. Who became the Chairman of ISRO in January 2025?

  1. (a) S. Somanath
  2. (b) K. Sivan
  3. (c) V. Narayanan
  4. (d) Koppillil Radhakrishnan
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) V. Narayanan

V. Narayanan (V. Narayanan) was appointed as the Chairman of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation ) in January 2025, succeeding S. Somanath. He is an eminent scientist who has contributed significantly to ISRO's cryogenic engine and propulsion systems. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 - S. Somanath: He was the ISRO Chairman before V. Narayanan (served from 2022 to January 2025). Option 2 - K. Sivan: He served as ISRO Chairman from 2018 to 2022. Option 4 - Koppillil Radhakrishnan: He served as ISRO Chairman from 2009 to 2014.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 18 November 2025 Shift 1 · Heads of organisations

Q136. In November 2024, who has been appointed as Chief of BrahMos Aerospace?

  1. (a) Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi
  2. (b) Rakesh Sharma
  3. (c) Jitender Pal Singh
  4. (d) M. Mohan
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi

Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi was appointed as the Chief (CEO & MD) of BrahMos Aerospace in November 2024. BrahMos Aerospace is the joint venture between India and Russia that develops and produces the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, one of the fastest cruise missiles in the world. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 - Rakesh Sharma: He is a former Indian astronaut (flew to space in 1984), not the Chief of BrahMos Aerospace. Option 3 - Jitender Pal Singh: Not the appointed chief at this time. Option 4 - M. Mohan: Not associated with the position of Chief of BrahMos Aerospace.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 18 November 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q137. In October 2024, who has been appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Coal?

  1. (a) Vikram Dev Dutt
  2. (b) Vijender Gupta
  3. (c) Rekha Gupta
  4. (d) Gopal Vittal
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Vikram Dev Dutt

Vikram Dev Dutt was appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Coal in October 2024. He is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who took charge of this position to oversee the country's coal sector, which plays a crucial role in India's energy security. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 - Vijender Gupta: He is a politician (Member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly), not a civil servant in this role. Option 3 - Rekha Gupta: She is a politician (former Chief Minister of Delhi), not the Coal Secretary. Option 4 - Gopal Vittal: He is the CEO of Bharti Airtel, not associated with the Ministry of Coal.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 18 November 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q138. In January 2025, who has been appointed as the India's new Ambassador to Israel?

  1. (a) Amit Kumar
  2. (b) Jitender Pal Singh
  3. (c) Akash Tripathi
  4. (d) Ravi Ahuja
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Jitender Pal Singh

Correct Answer: Jitender Pal Singh (Option 2)
Jitender Pal Singh was appointed as India's new Ambassador to Israel in January 2025. His appointment was significant given the diplomatic context between India and Israel. He replaced the outgoing envoy.
Amit Kumar, Akash Tripathi, and Ravi Ahuja were not appointed as India's Ambassador to Israel in January 2025.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 18 November 2025 Shift 3 · National appointments

Q139. Who was appointed as the Governor of Manipur in December 2024?

  1. (a) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
  2. (b) Anusuiya Uikey
  3. (c) V.K. Singh
  4. (d) Lakshman Prasad Acharya
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Ajay Kumar Bhalla

Correct Answer: Ajay Kumar Bhalla (Option 1)
Ajay Kumar Bhalla, a retired IAS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre (1984 batch), was appointed as the Governor of Manipur in December 2024. He served as India's Union Home Secretary from 2019 to 2024. His appointment as Governor of Manipur was significant given the ongoing civil unrest in the state.
Anusuiya Uikey was Governor of Chhattisgarh. V.K. Singh (General) is a former Army Chief and Union Minister. Lakshman Prasad Acharya was appointed as Governor of Sikkim.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 18 November 2025 Shift 3 · Heads of organisations

Q140. In December 2024, who has been appointed as the Managing Director of SBI?

  1. (a) Paramesh Sivamani
  2. (b) Rama Mohan Rao Amara
  3. (c) Kais Saied
  4. (d) Abhyuday Jindal
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Rama Mohan Rao Amara

Correct Answer: Rama Mohan Rao Amara (Option 2)
Rama Mohan Rao Amara was appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of the State Bank of India (SBI) in December 2024. SBI is India's largest public sector bank and a Fortune 500 company. He joined the bank's senior leadership as part of restructuring of top management.
Paramesh Sivamani is not the MD of SBI. Kais Saied is the President of Tunisia. Abhyuday Jindal is an industrialist (MD of JSW Steel) — not related to SBI.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 18 November 2025 Shift 3 · National appointments

Q141. In August 2024, who has been appointed as India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations?

  1. (a) Tejpaul Bhatia
  2. (b) Santosh Kumar
  3. (c) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
  4. (d) Parvathaneni Harish
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Parvathaneni Harish

Correct Answer: Parvathaneni Harish (Option 4)
Parvathaneni Harish, a senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, was appointed as India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in August 2024. He represents India at the UN headquarters in New York. India is a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2021-22 term and plays an active role in multilateral diplomacy.
Tejpaul Bhatia, Santosh Kumar, and Ajay Bhushan Pandey did not hold this position at the UN.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 17 November 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q142. Who became the Chief Election Commissioner of India in February 2025?

  1. (a) Rajiv Kumar
  2. (b) Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
  3. (c) Gyanesh Kumar
  4. (d) Anup Chandra Pandey
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Gyanesh Kumar

Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner of India in February 2025, following the retirement of Rajiv Kumar. He was previously serving as an Election Commissioner and was elevated to the top position. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 - Rajiv Kumar: He was the Chief Election Commissioner before Gyanesh Kumar (retired before February 2025). Option 2 - Sukhbir Singh Sandhu: He served as an Election Commissioner but did not become CEC at this time. Option 4 - Anup Chandra Pandey: He is a former Election Commissioner who retired earlier.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 17 November 2025 Shift 2 · Heads of organisations

Q143. Who has been appointed as the Director of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in December 2024?

  1. (a) Cherukumalli Srinivasa Rao
  2. (b) Ajit Vinayak Gupte
  3. (c) Pranay Verma
  4. (d) Praveen Vashista
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Cherukumalli Srinivasa Rao

Correct Answer: Cherukumalli Srinivasa Rao (Option 1)
Dr. Cherukumalli Srinivasa Rao was appointed as the Director of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, in December 2024. IARI, also known as 'Pusa Institute,' is India's premier agricultural research institution. Dr. Rao is a distinguished agricultural scientist specialising in plant biotechnology.
Ajit Vinayak Gupte, Pranay Verma, and Praveen Vashista did not hold this position.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 15 November 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q144. In November 2024, who has been appointed as High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Maldives?

  1. (a) Sanjiv Ranjan
  2. (b) G. Balasubramanian
  3. (c) Rajesh Kumar Singh
  4. (d) Vitul Kumar
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) G. Balasubramanian

G. Balasubramanian was appointed as the High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Maldives in November 2024. This appointment was part of India's diplomatic engagement with the Maldives, an important neighbour in the Indian Ocean region. Why others are wrong: - Sanjiv Ranjan: A senior IFS officer but not the one appointed to Maldives in November 2024. - Rajesh Kumar Singh: Not the High Commissioner to Maldives at this time. - Vitul Kumar: Not associated with this appointment.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 15 November 2025 Shift 3 · National appointments

Q145. In July 2025, who was sworn in as Governor of Goa?

  1. (a) Kavinder Gupta
  2. (b) Rajendra Arlekar
  3. (c) Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju
  4. (d) Vinai Kumar Saxena
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju

Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju was sworn in as the Governor of Goa in July 2025. He is a former Union Civil Aviation Minister who represented the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). Option 1 ( Kavinder Gupta) has served as governor of other states. Option 2 (Rajendra Arlekar) was previously the Governor of Bihar. Option 4 (Vinai Kumar Saxena) is the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 14 November 2025 Shift 3 · National appointments

Q146. In September 2024, Manish Kumar Gupta has been appointed as Chief Secretary of _____.

  1. (a) Bihar
  2. (b) Manipur
  3. (c) Kerala
  4. (d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
Manish Kumar Gupta, an IAS officer, was appointed as the Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh in September 2024. The Chief Secretary is the senior-most IAS officer in a state and heads the state civil services.
Why other options are wrong:
- Bihar: Had a different Chief Secretary at that time.
- Manipur: Not the state for this appointment.
- Kerala: Not the state for this appointment.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 14 November 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q147. As of 31st July 2025, who is the current Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court?

  1. (a) Justice Arun Palli
  2. (b) Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
  3. (c) Justice Dinesh Maheshwari
  4. (d) Judge Kaveri Baweja
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Justice Arun Palli

As of 31st July 2025, Justice Arun Palli is the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court. Why others are wrong: - Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai: He is the Chief Justice of India (CJI), not of the J&K and Ladakh HC. - Justice Dinesh Maheshwari: Retired from the Supreme Court. - Judge Kaveri Baweja: Not the Chief Justice of this High Court.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 13 November 2025 Shift 3 · National appointments

Q148. In September 2024, who has been appointed as Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau?

  1. (a) Sunil Kakkar
  2. (b) Rajneet Kohli
  3. (c) Ambuj Chandna
  4. (d) Anurag Garg
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Anurag Garg

Anurag Garg, an IPS officer, was appointed as the Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in September 2024. The NCB is India's apex body for drug law enforcement under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The other options — Sunil Kakkar, Rajneet Kohli, and Ambuj Chandna — did not hold this position at that time.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 13 November 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q149. In September 2024, who has been appointed as the new director general of the Narcotics Control Bureau?

  1. (a) Prakash Tomar
  2. (b) Nishant Sharma
  3. (c) Anurag Garg
  4. (d) Vikram Chaudhary
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Anurag Garg

Correct Answer: Anurag Garg
Anurag Garg, an IPS officer, was appointed as the Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in September 2024. The NCB is the nodal agency for drug law enforcement in India, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Why other options are wrong:
- Prakash Tomar: Not the appointed DG of NCB in September 2024.
- Nishant Sharma: Not the appointed DG of NCB in September 2024.
- Vikram Chaudhary: Not the appointed DG of NCB in September 2024.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 12 November 2025 Shift 2 · Heads of organisations

Q150. As of 31st May 2025, who is the Chairman of the Bar Council of India?

  1. (a) Ashok Arora
  2. (b) Manan Kumar Mishra
  3. (c) Vikas Singh
  4. (d) Dushyant Dave
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Manan Kumar Mishra

Manan Kumar Mishra, a senior advocate of the Supreme Court, was elected Chairman of the Bar Council of India in October 2023 and continued in office as of 31st May 2025. The other options — Ashok Arora, Vikas Singh, and Dushyant Dave — have not held this position at the relevant time.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 12 November 2025 Shift 2 · Heads of organisations

Q151. As of 31st May 2025, who is the Chairman of the Bar Council of India?

  1. (a) Ashok Arora
  2. (b) Manan Kumar Mishra
  3. (c) Vikas Singh
  4. (d) Dushyant Dave
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Manan Kumar Mishra

Correct Answer: Manan Kumar Mishra
Manan Kumar Mishra is a senior advocate and has been serving as Chairman of the Bar Council of India. He is also a prominent leader of the BJP's legal cell.
Why other options are wrong:
- Ashok Arora: Not a known BCI chairman.
- Vikas Singh: Former president of Supreme Court Bar Association, not BCI chairman.
- Dushyant Dave: Former president of Supreme Court Bar Association.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 24 September 2025 Shift 3 · Heads of organisations

Q152. Who was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in March 2025?

  1. (a) Ajay Bhadoo
  2. (b) Rajneet Kohli
  3. (c) Dr. Ajit Ratnakar Joshi
  4. (d) Anju Rathi Rana
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Ajay Bhadoo

In March 2025, IAS officer Ajay Bhadoo was appointed as the CEO of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), India's public procurement portal.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 22 September 2025 Shift 3 · National appointments

Q153. Who was appointed as the Union Law Secretary in March 2025, becoming the first woman to hold this position?

  1. (a) Shelly Oberoi
  2. (b) Atishi Marlena
  3. (c) Anju Rathi Rana
  4. (d) Rekha Gupta
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Anju Rathi Rana

Anju Rathi Rana was appointed as Union Law Secretary in March 2025, becoming the first woman to hold this position.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 22 September 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q154. Who was appointed as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in April 2025?

  1. (a) Justice Hima Kohli
  2. (b) Justice Dinesh Maheshwari
  3. (c) Justice Arun Palli
  4. (d) Justice Joymalya Bagchi
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Justice Arun Palli

Justice Arun Palli was appointed Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in April 2025.
The other named judges held different positions.
Hence the answer is Justice Arun Palli.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 21 September 2025 Shift 2 · Heads of organisations

Q155. Who was appointed as the Executive Director of Foods at Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) in March 2025?

  1. (a) (a) CS Setty
  2. (b) (b) Rajneet Kohli
  3. (c) (c) Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
  4. (d) (d) Sunil Kakkar
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) (b) Rajneet Kohli

Rajneet Kohli was appointed as Executive Director of Foods at HUL in March 2025.
CS Setty is associated with SBI; Dr. Jay Bhattacharya with NIH (USA).
Hence option (b) is correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 20 September 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q156. Who was appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in April 2025?

  1. (a) KK Pathak
  2. (b) Santosh Kumar Sarangi
  3. (c) Rajesh Kumar Sinha
  4. (d) Abhishek Singh
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Santosh Kumar Sarangi

- Santosh Kumar Sarangi was appointed as Secretary, MNRE in April 2025.
- He is a senior IAS officer known for renewable energy administration.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 18 September 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q157. "Amit Shah already has the key portfolios of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation in 2025. Think of these statements:
1. He remains Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation post the 2024 elections.
2. The Home Ministry is responsible for internal security, borders, and disaster management.
3. The Home Minister enjoys a constitutionalized fixed 6-year term.
Which one of the above is/are true?"

  1. (a) 1 and 2 only
  2. (b) 2 and 3 only
  3. (c) 1 and 3 only
  4. (d) 1, 2 and 3 all are correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Statement 1: Amit Shah retained both portfolios after the 2024 elections — True. Statement 2: Home Ministry handles internal security, borders, disaster management — True.
Statement 3: There is no constitutionalized fixed 6-year term for the Home Minister — False.
Answer: 1 and 2 only
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 18 September 2025 Shift 3 · National appointments

Q158. Ajit Doval is known as a key figure in India's strategic affairs, remains the National Security Advisor (NSA). In light of his ongoing tenure and recent developments, which of the following statements best reflects his current status as of July 2025?

  1. (a) Ajit Doval's current tenure as NSA, which began in June 2025, is his first independent term after serving as Principal Advisor on National Security for a decade.
  2. (b) He holds the ex-officio rank equivalent to a Cabinet Secretary, with his appointment typically for a fixed five-year term irrespective of the government's tenure.
  3. (c) Having been reappointed for a fresh term in June 2024, his current position is co-terminus with the Prime Minister's term and he holds the rank of a Cabinet Minister.
  4. (d) As NSA, his primary role is to chair the National Security Council (NSC), where he holds voting power on all key security policy decisions, including those related to defence procurement.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Having been reappointed for a fresh term in June 2024, his current position is co-terminus with the Prime Minister's term and he holds the rank of a Cabinet Minister.

• Ajit Doval was reappointed as National Security Advisor (NSA) for a fresh term in June 2024 after the formation of the new NDA government.
• The NSA's position is co-terminus with the Prime Minister's tenure.
• He holds the rank equivalent to a Cabinet Minister.
• Answer: Having been reappointed for a fresh term in June 2024, his position is co-terminus with PM's term and he holds rank of Cabinet Minister.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 17 September 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q159. A key appointment in India's disaster management sector was made in 2024. Which Indian Police Service (IPS) officer took charge as the "Director General of the National Disaster Response Force", leading the nation's primary disaster relief efforts?

  1. (a) Piyush Anand
  2. (b) Atul Karwal
  3. (c) Rajeev Kapoor
  4. (d) Pradeep Kumar
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Piyush Anand

Piyush Anand, a senior IPS officer, was appointed as the Director General of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in 2024.
He succeeded Atul Karwal in this role.
Hence the correct answer is Piyush Anand.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 14 September 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q160. Following a significant change in leadership at India's premier space agency, which distinguished scientist was appointed as the new Chairman of ISRO and Secretary of the Department of Space in January 2025, succeeding S. Somanath?

  1. (a) K Radhakrishnan
  2. (b) K. Sivan
  3. (c) V. Narayanan
  4. (d) S. Sashidhar Sinha
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) V. Narayanan

V. Narayanan took over as Chairman of ISRO and Secretary, Department of Space in January 2025, succeeding S. Somanath.
K. Radhakrishnan and K. Sivan are former chairmen who served earlier. S. Sashidhar Sinha is not the chairman.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 13 September 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q161. Read the following statements regarding K. Sanjay Murthy's recent appointment as Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India:
1. He took office as the CAG in November 2024 after the term of Girish Chandra Murmu.
2. The CAG is a constitutional office, which is appointed by the President under Article 148 of the Indian Constitution.
3. The CAG's term is only five years and cannot be repeated.
Which of the above is/are correct?

  1. (a) 1 and 2 only
  2. (b) 2 and 3 only
  3. (c) 1 and 3 only
  4. (d) 1, 2 and 3 all are correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

• CAG of India facts:
• Statement 1: K. Sanjay Murthy took office as CAG in November 2024 after Girish Chandra Murmu — CORRECT ✓
• Statement 2: CAG is indeed a constitutional post appointed by the President under Article 148 — CORRECT ✓
• Statement 3: The CAG's term is 6 years OR until age 65 (whichever is earlier), not 5 years — INCORRECT
• Answer: 1 and 2 only
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 12 September 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q162. Which of the following statements about Justice Sanjiv Khanna is/are true?
1. He is the 51st Chief Justice of India
2. He succeeded Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
3. He served as CJI from 2023

  1. (a) 1 and 2 only
  2. (b) 2 and 3 only
  3. (c) 1 and 3 only
  4. (d) 1, 2, and 3 all are true
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Justice Sanjiv Khanna is the 51st CJI and succeeded Justice D.Y. Chandrachud (sworn in on 11 November 2024).
He did NOT serve as CJI from 2023, so statement 3 is false.
Hence, the answer is 1 and 2 only.
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 September 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q163. In May 2025, the central government extended the tenure of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Praveen Sood for a period of __________.

  1. (a) 2 years
  2. (b) 6 months
  3. (c) 1 year
  4. (d) 3 months
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1 year

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 September 2025 Shift 3 · National appointments

Q164. When was K Sanjay Murthy sworn in as the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India by the president of India?

  1. (a) December 2024
  2. (b) November 2024
  3. (c) February 2025
  4. (d) April 2025
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) November 2024

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 4 September 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q165. Who is the 52ⁿᵈ Chief Justice of India?

  1. (a) Justice DY Chandrachud
  2. (b) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
  3. (c) Justice BR Gavai
  4. (d) Justice NV Ramana
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Justice BR Gavai

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 4 September 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q166. Tuhin Kanta Pandey succeeded whom as the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in March 2025?

  1. (a) Ajay Tyagi
  2. (b) Madhabi Puri Buch
  3. (c) UK Sinha
  4. (d) CB Bhave
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Madhabi Puri Buch

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 3 September 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q167. What is the tenure duration of Justice BR Gavai as the Chief Justice of India?

  1. (a) 3 years
  2. (b) 2 years
  3. (c) 1 year
  4. (d) 6 months
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 6 months

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 3 September 2025 Shift 2 · International appointments

Q168. Who among the following is the first African woman to assume office as the Commonwealth Secretary General in April 2025?

  1. (a) Tansu Ciller
  2. (b) Shirley Botchwey
  3. (c) Sylvie Kinigi
  4. (d) Hanna Suchocka
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Shirley Botchwey

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 3 September 2025 Shift 3 · Heads of organisations

Q169. Who is the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) as of May 2025?

  1. (a) Daljit Singh Chaudhary
  2. (b) Amrit Mohan Prasad
  3. (c) Somit Joshi
  4. (d) Anupama Nilekar Chandra
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Amrit Mohan Prasad

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 2 September 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q170. Who was appointed as the Director General of Defence Estates (DGDE) in June 2025?

  1. (a) Anil Choudhary
  2. (b) Vikram Singh Rathore
  3. (c) Rajesh Kumar Singh
  4. (d) Shailendra Nath Gupta
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Shailendra Nath Gupta

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 2 September 2025 Shift 3 · National appointments

Q171. Who took charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) on 1 March 2025?

  1. (a) Dr. Mayank Sharma
  2. (b) Shailendra Nath Gupta
  3. (c) Alok Joshi
  4. (d) Ajay Kumar
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Dr. Mayank Sharma

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 1 September 2025 Shift 1 · Heads of organisations

Q172. As in May 2025, who was the Chairman of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)?

  1. (a) Santosh Kumar Yadav
  2. (b) Shri Alok Deepankar
  3. (c) Vishal Chauhan
  4. (d) Anil Choudhary
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Santosh Kumar Yadav

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 29 August 2025 Shift 1 · International appointments

Q173. Christian Stalker is the Federal Chancellor of which country?

  1. (a) Austria
  2. (b) Sweden
  3. (c) Norway
  4. (d) Finland
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Austria

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 29 August 2025 Shift 2 · Heads of organisations

Q174. Ashok Chandra assumed charge as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ____________ on 16ᵗʰ January 2025.

  1. (a) Punjab National Bank
  2. (b) Union Bank of India
  3. (c) Canara Bank
  4. (d) Central Bank of India
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Punjab National Bank

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 29 August 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q175. Who was appointed as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in 2025, succeeding Preeti Sudan?

  1. (a) Rajiv Gauba
  2. (b) Ajay Kumar
  3. (c) Sanjay Mitra
  4. (d) Anil Swarup
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Ajay Kumar

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 28 August 2025 Shift 1 · International appointments

Q176. Who among the following has been appointed as the International Trade Negotiator by China in April 2025?

  1. (a) Wang Shouwen
  2. (b) Jiang Zaidong
  3. (c) Xu Feihong
  4. (d) Li Chenggang
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Li Chenggang

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 28 August 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q177. Who is the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India as of May 2025?

  1. (a) Shaktikanta Das
  2. (b) Sanjay Malhotra
  3. (c) Urjit Patel
  4. (d) Raghuram Rajan
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Sanjay Malhotra

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 22 August 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q178. Who was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner of India in February 2025?

  1. (a) Gyanesh Kumar
  2. (b) Rajiv Kumar
  3. (c) Sushil Chandra
  4. (d) Sunil Arora
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Gyanesh Kumar

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 21 August 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q179. Who was sworn in as the 52ⁿᵈ Chief Justice of India on 14 May 2025?

  1. (a) Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai
  2. (b) Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud
  3. (c) Justice Uday Umesh Lalit
  4. (d) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 21 August 2025 Shift 3 · National appointments

Q180. Dr. Justice DY Chandrachud, former Chief Justice of India, joined which of the following institutions in May 2025 as a distinguished professor?

  1. (a) Faculty of Law, University of Delhi (DU)
  2. (b) National Law University, Delhi (NLUD)
  3. (c) Indian Law Institute (ILI)
  4. (d) Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) National Law University, Delhi (NLUD)

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 19 August 2025 Shift 3 · National appointments

Q181. In 2025, the Central Government granted a one-year extension to Dr. Samir V Kamat, extending his tenure as Chief of which organisation till May 2026?

  1. (a) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
  2. (b) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
  3. (c) National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS)
  4. (d) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 19 August 2025 Shift 3 · National appointments

Q182. Who took over as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in May 2025?

  1. (a) Swaminathan J
  2. (b) Indranil Bhattacharyya
  3. (c) Ajit Ratnakar Joshi
  4. (d) Dr. Poonam Gupta
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Dr. Poonam Gupta

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 August 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q183. How many new judges were sworn-in to the Supreme Court of India on 30 May 2025?

  1. (a) six
  2. (b) three
  3. (c) two
  4. (d) four
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) three

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 August 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q184. Who is the chief judge of the Supreme Court of India, as of May 2025?

  1. (a) NV Ramana
  2. (b) Sharad Arvind Bobde
  3. (c) Bhushan R Gavai
  4. (d) DY Chandrachud
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Bhushan R Gavai

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 13 August 2025 Shift 3 · National appointments

Q185. Who took charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force on 2 May 2025?

  1. (a) Air Marshal Anil Chopra
  2. (b) Air Marshal SP Dharkar
  3. (c) Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
  4. (d) Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 August 2025 Shift 3 · National appointments

Q186. Who among the following was appointed as the new Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in May 2025?

  1. (a) Ms. Priya Sharma
  2. (b) Dr. Anil Kumar
  3. (c) Shri Rajesh Verma
  4. (d) Dr. Ajay Kumar
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Dr. Ajay Kumar

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 August 2025 Shift 3 · International appointments

Q187. Who made history as the first woman, the youngest person, and the first African to be elected President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2025?

  1. (a) Fatma Samoura
  2. (b) Kirsty Coventry
  3. (c) Nawal El Moutawakel
  4. (d) Tegla Loroupe
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Kirsty Coventry

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 August 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q188. Who was appointed as the Chairperson of the 23ʳᵈ Law Commission of India in April 2025?

  1. (a) Justice (Retd.) Kurian Joseph
  2. (b) Justice (Retd.) AK Sikri
  3. (c) Justice (Retd.) Ranjan Gogoi
  4. (d) Justice (Retd.) Dinesh Maheshwari
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Justice (Retd.) Dinesh Maheshwari

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 August 2025 Shift 3 · National appointments

Q189. In May 2025, who took charge as the new Vice Chief of the Air Staff?

  1. (a) Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor
  2. (b) Air Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg
  3. (c) Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari
  4. (d) Air Marshal Sujeet Pushpakar Dharkar
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 August 2025 Shift 2 · International appointments

Q190. In 2025, the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) elected Hemant Patel as President for the 2025–2026 term. Where is this organisation based?

  1. (a) Chicago, USA
  2. (b) Toronto, Canada
  3. (c) London, UK
  4. (d) New Delhi, India
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Chicago, USA

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 7 August 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q191. Who among the following was appointed as a Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in May 2025?

  1. (a) Dr. Anshula Kant
  2. (b) Dr. Rakesh Mohan
  3. (c) Dr. Poonam Gupta
  4. (d) Dr. Urjit Patel
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Dr. Poonam Gupta

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 7 August 2025 Shift 3 · National appointments

Q192. In May 2025, who was appointed as Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance?

  1. (a) Arvind Shrivastava
  2. (b) Shankar Lal Kumawat
  3. (c) Ajay Seth
  4. (d) Smarak Swain
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Arvind Shrivastava

SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 24 July 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q193. Who is appointed as the 26th 'Chief Election Commissioner of India'?

  1. (a) Gyanesh Kumar
  2. (b) Rajiv Kumar
  3. (c) Sushil Chandra
  4. (d) Sunil Arora
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Gyanesh Kumar

Correct Answer: Option 1 – Gyanesh Kumar
Gyanesh Kumar, a 1988-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre, was appointed as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India in March 2025. He succeeded Rajiv Kumar who retired as the 25th CEC. Gyanesh Kumar had previously served as Election Commissioner.
Option 2 (Rajiv Kumar): The 25th CEC (2022–2025); preceded Gyanesh Kumar.
Option 3 (Sushil Chandra): The 23rd CEC (2021–2022).
Option 4 (Sunil Arora): The 23rd CEC (2019–2021).
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 24 June 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q194. Who among the following was appointed as the Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in January 2025?

  1. (a) Dr. V Narayanan
  2. (b) Bahadur Singh Sagoo
  3. (c) Faiz Ahmed Kidwai
  4. (d) Bhuvnesh Kumar
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Faiz Ahmed Kidwai

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 24 June 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q195. Who among the following took oath as the 26ᵗʰ Director General of the Indian Coast Guard in October 2024?

  1. (a) Ajit Kumar Saxena
  2. (b) Manoj Kumar Dubey
  3. (c) Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar
  4. (d) Paramesh Sivamani
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Paramesh Sivamani

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 24 June 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q196. Who among the following has been elected as the Vice President of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for the term 2025-26 in February 2025?

  1. (a) Charanjot Singh Nanda
  2. (b) V Anantha Nageswaran
  3. (c) Vivek Joshi
  4. (d) Prasanna Kumar D
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Prasanna Kumar D

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 24 June 2025 Shift 1 · Heads of organisations

Q197. Who was elected as the Chair of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term during the 67ᵗʰ GBM?

  1. (a) Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata
  2. (b) Jone Maritino Nemani
  3. (c) Amardeep Singh Bhatia
  4. (d) Agung Nur Rohmad
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Amardeep Singh Bhatia

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 21 June 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q198. Who among the following was appointed as Ombudsman and Ethics Officer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India in January 2025?

  1. (a) Justice Arun Mishra
  2. (b) Justice Joymalya Bagchi
  3. (c) Justice Harish Tandon
  4. (d) Justice Ashish Naithani
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Justice Arun Mishra

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 20 June 2025 Shift 1 · National appointments

Q199. Who among the following was appointed as the Director General of CRPF in January 2025?

  1. (a) Manish Singhal
  2. (b) Bahadur Singh Sagoo
  3. (c) Sanjiv Ranjan
  4. (d) Gyanendra Pratap Singh
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Gyanendra Pratap Singh

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 19 June 2025 Shift 2 · National appointments

Q200. Who among the following has been appointed as the Chairperson of National Commission for Women (NCW), in October 2024?

  1. (a) Anju Rathi Rana
  2. (b) Amit Kumar
  3. (c) Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar
  4. (d) Arti Sarin
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar

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