New Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India

N.S. Vishwanathan as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India

Question: Recently who has been appointed as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet?
(a) S. S Khan
(b) N.S Vishwanathan
(c) H.R Khan
(d) Arundhati Bhattacharya
Ans: (b)
Related facts:

  • On 28 June 2016 Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has appointed N.S. Vishwanathan as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.
  • He is currently working as the executive director of the Reserve Bank of India.
  • He will succeed H.R. Khan who is due to retire on July 4 2016.

Reference:
http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/vishwanathan-is-rbi-deputy-governor/article8784560.ece
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/ns-vishwanathan-appointed-rbi-deputy-governor/articleshow/52957850.cms