CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -New Delhi: Shri Ashok Kumar Misra, a senior officer of Indian Railway Services of Mechanical Engineering, has taken over the charge of General Manager, Western Railway on Monday, 7th November, 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shri Ashok Kumar Misra is a senior officer of Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering (IRSME). He is presently the General Manager of Western Railway. Shri Misra has done his A.M.I. (Mech.)

Detailed explanation-3: -Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti has taken over the charge of new Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Railway Board (Ministry of Railways). The appointments committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti as Chairman & CEO of Railway Board.

Detailed explanation-4: -4. Appointment of General Manager. (1) The Central Government shall, by notification, appoint a person to be the General Manager of a Zonal Railway. (2) The general superintendence and control of a Zonal Railway shall vest in the General Manager.