Question: Who has been appointed as the next Chairman of Union Public Service Commission?
(a) Vinay Mittal
(b) Alka Sirohi
(c) Deepak Gupta
(d) Arvind Saxena
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- Arvind Saxena has been appointed as Chairman of Union Public Service Commission, UPSC. He will render his serves till 7th of August, 2020, when he will be superannuated.
- Mr Saxena joined UPSC as a Member on 8th May, 2015, and has been performing duties of the post of Chairman, UPSC since 20th June 2018.
- UPSC is amongst the few institutions which function with both autonomy and freedom, along with the country’s higher judiciary and lately the Election Commission.
- The Commission consists of a chairman and other members appointed by The President of India. Commission consists of 9 to 11 members including the Chairman.
- Established on 1 October 1926, the commission is headquartered at Dholpur House, in New Delhi .
Links:
http://www.newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=356010
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Public_Service_Commission#Constitutional_status