Question: Who amongst the following has recently been appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?
(a) Sunil Arora
(b) Rajiv Maharishi
(c) Rajiv Gouba
(d) Ranjan Kumar Ghosh
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- On August 31st, 2017, former Union Secretary Rajiv Maharishi has been appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).
- In this post, he will replace Shashi Kant Sharma.
- Rajiv Maharishi is an IAS of 1978 batch (Rajasthan cadre).
- He has also been the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance.
- According to constitutional provision for CAG under 148 “There shall be a Comptroller and
- Auditor General of India who shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal”.
- CAG shall only be removed from office in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
- He holds the office for a period of 6 year or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
Reference:
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rajiv-mehrishi-made-cag/article19596018.ece
http://www.inkhabar.com/state/49723-rajiv-mehrishi-appointed-comptroller-and-auditor-general-of-india
http://www.cag.gov.in/content/constitutional-provisions