Question

Who was appointed as the new Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission on 1 August 2024?

• A. Preeti Sudan
• B. Manaj Upamanyu
• C. Mohan Madhavan
• D. Ravi Upadhyay

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Preeti Sudan

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

• The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India's central agency responsible for recruiting staff for all Group A posts under the Government of India and for the central services.

• It is a constitutional body established by the Constitution of India.

• Article 315 of the Constitution provides for the establishment of a UPSC for the Union and for each State.

Appointment of Chairperson and Members

• The Chairperson and other Members of the UPSC are appointed by the President of India.

• The term of office for the Chairperson and Members is six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Preeti Sudan's Appointment

• Preeti Sudan was appointed as the new Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on 1 August 2024.

• She is a retired IAS officer of the 1983 batch from the Andhra Pradesh cadre.

• Prior to her appointment as Chairperson, she served as a Member of the UPSC.

• Her previous significant roles include serving as the Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.