Question: Recently who has been appointed as the chairman of Union Public Service Commission?
(a) Deepak Gupta
(b) Prof. David R. Syiemlieh
(c) Amar Pratap Singh
(d) Alka Sirohi
Ans (b)
Related facts:
- On 2 January 2016 President has appointed Prof. David R. Syiemlieh, Member, Union Public Service Commission, to perform the duties of the post of Chairman, Union Public Service Commission.
- He has been appointed with effect from the forenoon of January 4, 2017 till further orders or till completion of his term as member on 21.01.2018, whichever is earlier.
- He will take over from Alka Sirohi, a former IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=156057
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/david-r-syiemlieh-appointed-new-upsc-chairman/1/848038.html