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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has been appointed as the new UK Home Secretary?
A
Rishi Sunak
B
Priti Patel
C
Ashok Sharma
D
Suella Braverman
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Rt Hon Suella Braverman KC MP Suella Braverman was appointed Secretary of State for the Home Department on 25 October 2022. She previously held the same role between 6 September 2022 and 19 October 2022. She was Attorney General between 13 February 2020 and 6 September 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -This post is held by a senior IAS officer of the rank of Secretary to Government of India. The current Home Secretary is Ajay Kumar Bhalla. All Central Forces including the CRPF, CISF, BSF and State Police Forces are under the Union Home Secretary.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indian-origin barrister Suella Braverman inducted as Home Secretary in UK Cabinet. Indian-origin barrister Suella Braverman is the new Home Secretary of United Kingdom. She has been appointed new Home Secretary by Prime Minister Liz Truss. She has succeeded her colleague of Indian origin Priti Patel.

Detailed explanation-4: -Secretaries of state, like other government ministers, are appointed through the royal prerogative.

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