Question: Who has recently been appointed as new Sherpa of India in G-20?
(a) Arvind Pangariya
(b) Empowering Das
(c) Dr. Raghuram Rajan
(d) Dr. K. V. Kamath
Ans: (b)
Related facts:-
- On November 27, 2017, the Central Government appointed former, Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance Shaktikant Das, as the new Sherpa of India in the G-20.
- He will replace Arvind Pangariya, former Deputy Chairman of the Commission.
- His tenure will be on this post till December 31, 2018.
- It is notable that Sherpa is a private representative of any state or government at any international summit, especially at the annual G-20 summit.
Related Links:-
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/shaktikanta-das-is-indias-g20-sherpa/article9974030.ece
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/shaktikanta-das-appointed-as-indias-g20-sherpa/articleshow/61823581.cms