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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who assumed charge as Punjab’s first woman chief secretary on 26 June 2020?
A
Rashmi Verma
B
Vini Mahajan
C
Shakuntala Gamlin
D
Renu Swarup
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ms. Mahajan is an MBA from Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, where she was placed on the Roll of Honour. She did B.A. (Honours) Economics from Lady Shri Ram College (LSR), Delhi University. Prior to this, she was serving as Punjab Chief Secretary from 26th June 2020.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chandigarh, June 26: Vini Mahajan on Friday took over as the first woman Chief Secretary of Punjab, marking another milestone in an illustrious career which is notable for many landmark achievements.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first was Gopi Chand Bhargava of the Indian National Congress party, who was sworn in on 15 August 1947, when India gained independence from the British.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anna Rajam Malhotra - Wikipedia.

Detailed explanation-5: -Newly-appointed Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman assumed charge of his office here on Tuesday. Mr. Zahid Akhtar Zaman belongs to the 24th Common of Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) and has vast experience in the field of administration.

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