Question

In June 2024, which of the following politicians took oath as the Union Education Minister?

• A. Shri Rajnath Singh
• B. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
• C. Shri Bhupendra Yadav
• D. Shri Prakash Javadekar

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan assumed charge as the Union Minister for Education, in New Delhi in June,2024 Shri Pradhan represents the Sambalpur Parliamentary constituency from Odisha in Lok Sabha. He became the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas in 2014. He served as the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship from 2017. He was appointed the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel in 2019. In July 2021, Shri Pradhan became the Minister of Education and Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. He spearheaded the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 in the country. He introduced several progressive initiatives