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Detailed explanation-1: -The position of Attorney General of India has been filled for a three-year term by R Venkataramani, a senior Supreme Court lawyer. Lawyer R Venkataramani has 42 years of experience working in India’s highest court.

Detailed explanation-2: -R. Venkataramani is the incumbent Attorney-General for India. He succeeded to the office as the 16th Attorney-General on 1 October 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -Setalvad was an eminent Indian Jurist, who become the first and longest serving Attorney General for India (1950-1963).

Detailed explanation-4: -R. Venkataramani is the present Attorney General of India who held the office on 01 October 2022 and was appointed for a period of 3 years. He is the 16th AG who succeeded K.K. Venugopal, whose tenure was from 30 June 2017 till 01 October 2022.

Detailed explanation-5: -Who appoints Attorney General of India? President of India appoints a person who is qualified for the post of Supreme Court Judge. Attorney General is appointed by the President on the advice of the government.