Question: Who has been named the next Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India?
(a) Rajiv Kumar
(b) Umesh Sinha
(c) Sushil Chandra
(d) Sudeep Jain
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- On 12 April 2021,Sushil Chandra was appointed the next Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India.
- He will assume charge with effect from April 13, 2021.
- He will replace incumbent CEC, Sunil Arora, who will retire on April 12, 2021.
- The Election Commission of India consists of three members, namely Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.
- The two ECs are Rajiv Kumar and Sushil Chandra.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay