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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who is the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
A
Alka Sirohi
B
Deepak Gupta
C
David R Syiemlieh
D
Manbir Singh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dr. Manoj Soni has been the Chairman of UPSC since 5 April 2022. Established on 1 October 1926 as Public Service Commission, it was later reconstituted as Federal Public Service Commission by the Government of India Act 1935; only to be renamed as today’s Union Public Service Commission after the independence.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dr. Manoj Soni is the current Chairman of UPSC, who took the oath of office in April 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -UPSC Chairman List: Present time Chairman. On 5 April 2022, Dr. Manoj Soni was appointed as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). He succeeds Pradip Kumar Joshi.

Detailed explanation-4: -Appointment of Members: The Chairman and other members of the UPSC are appointed by the President of India. Term of Office: Any member of the UPSC shall hold office for a term of six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

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