Question:Who has been appointed the Chairman of Union Public Service Commission?
(a) Pradeep Kumar Joshi
(b) Prahlad Joshi
(c) Nripendra Mishra
(d) Brijesh Rawat
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- On 7th August 2020, Dr. Pradeep Kumar Joshi took oath as Chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
- Prof. Joshi joined the Commission as a member in the year 2015.
- He served as Director of the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration.
- During his career, Dr. Joshi taught more than 28 years at post-graduation level and held many important positions in various policy making, academic and administrative bodies.
- Articles 315 to 323 of Part XIV of the constitution, titled as Services Under the Union and the States, provide for a Public Service Commission for the Union and for each state.
- Accordingly, as per Art. 315, at Union level, Union Public Service Commission is envisaged by it.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
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