Question: Who amongst the following has recently assumed charge as the new Secretary of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance?
(a) Shaktikanta Das
(b) Subhash Chandra Garg
(c) Deepa Mukherjee
(d) Hashmukh Adhia
Answer- (b)
Related facts:
- On July 12th, 2017, Subhash Chandra Garg today assumed charge as secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) in the finance ministry.
- Earlier, he was working as Executive Director of the World Bank located in Washington, DC.
- A1983 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre, Mr. Garg will succeed Shaktikanta Das.
Reference:
http://dea.gov.in/secretary-department-economic-affairs
http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/subhash-garg-takes-charge-as-economic-affairs-secretary-in-finance-ministry/story-0fSFtutRSWnx5k32P9WI0H.html
http://zeenews.india.com/hindi/business/subhash-chandra-garg-take-charge-for-of-secretary-of-economic-affairs/332709