CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Whose services has been extended as the Cabinet Secretary of India, for a further period of one year?
A
Neha Madan
B
Rajiv Gauba
C
Anurag Thakur
D
Chirag Paswan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rajiv Gauba (born 15 August 1959; IAST: Rājīva Gaubā) is an Indian civil servant serving as the current Cabinet Secretary of India since 2019.

Detailed explanation-2: -Speaking of cabinet secretary, it will take a long period and consistent hard work to reach there as it is the senior-most post of IAS. Around 30 to 35 years of service can bring this job on your plate.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Cabinet Secretary is the senior-most cadre post of the Indian Administrative Service, ranking eleventh on the Indian order of precedence. The Cabinet Secretary is under the direct charge of the Prime Minister. Since 2010, the Cabinet Secretary’s term length was extended to a maximum of four years.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sinha appointed Cabinet Secretary. The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Shri Pradeep Kumar Sinha, IAS (UP:77), as the next Cabinet Secretary, with effect from June 13, 2015. He succeeds Shri Ajit Seth. Shri Sinha has been serving as Secretary, Ministry of Power, since July 2013.

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