Question
Download Solution PDFWho took charge recently as the new Chief Election Commissioner?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe Correct answer is Gyanesh Kumar.
Key Points
- Gyanesh Kumar is the current Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India as of February 19, 2025.
- He is a retired 1988-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre.
- He succeeded Rajiv Kumar, the 25th CEC, who served from May 2022 to February 2025.
- He was appointed under the new 2023 law, where the selection panel includes the Prime Minister, Home Minister, and Leader of Opposition.
- In his first address, he said that voting is the first step for nation building and encouraged people to vote.
Additional Information
- Nasim Zaidi
- Nasim Zaidi served as the Chief Election Commissioner of India before Achal Kumar Jyoti.
- He is a retired IAS officer of the 1976 batch from the Uttar Pradesh cadre.
- He has also served as the Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
- H. S. Brahma
- H. S. Brahma is a former Chief Election Commissioner of India.
- He is a retired IAS officer of the 1975 batch from the Andhra Pradesh cadre.
- V. S. Sampath
- V. S. Sampath is a former Chief Election Commissioner of India.
- He is a retired IAS officer of the 1973 batch from the Andhra Pradesh cadre.
Last updated on May 29, 2025
-> MPPGCL Line Attendant result 2024 has been released at the official website.
-> M.P. Power Generating Company Limited has released the exam date for Line Attendants.
-> A total of 1196 vacancies have been released.
-> Candidates had submitted their online applications from 24th December 2024 to 23rd January 2025.
-> Candidates must have an upper age limit of 40 years for males and 45 years for females.
-> The responsibilities of an MPPGCL Line Attendant include maintaining and repairing electrical power lines, ensuring a steady power supply, conducting inspections, resolving faults, and adhering to safety standards in power line operations.