CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Shri Arun Goel today assumed charge as the new Election Commissioner (EC) of India. Chief Election Commissioner Shri Rajiv Kumar, who is currently in Nepal as International Observer for their ongoing national elections, personally called and congratulated Shri Arun Goel on his appointment.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is appointed by the President of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Arora assumed office as one of the two Election Commissioners of India on 31 August 2017, Arora assumed the office of Election Commissioner on 1 September 2017. During his tenure, 2019 Indian general election were held. He has joined agri-tech start-up Gram Unnati as its non-executive chairman.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sushil Chandra (born 15 May 1957) is a 1980 batch Indian Revenue Service officer. He was the 24th Chief Election Commissioner of India.