Question: Recently, who among the given gets additional charge of the Civil Aviation Ministry by the President Ramnath Kovind; in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister,?
(a) Nitin Gadkari
(b) Suresh Prabhu
(c) Dr. Harshavardhan
(d) Arun Jaitley
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- On March 10th, 2018, President Ramnath Kovind gave additional charge of the Ministry of Civil Aviation to Suresh Prabhu in addition to his current portfolio, in accordance to the Prime Minister’s advice.
- Currently Suresh Prabhu is the Minister of Commerce and Industry.
- Significantly, the charge of the Ministry of Civil Aviation was vacant due to Ashok Gajapati Raju’s resignation from the post.
Reference:
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/suresh-prabhu-gets-additional-charge-of-civil-aviation-ministry-5093029/
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/suresh-prabhu-gets-additional-charge-of-civil-aviation-ministry/article23032759.ece
http://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1523839