Kumar Rajesh Chandra

Question: Kumar Rajesh Chandra has recently been appointed to the post of-
(a) DG ,SSB
(b) Director, CBI
(c) Director, DRDO
(d) CEO, NITI Aayog
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • Shri Kumar Rajesh Chandra, a 1985-batch IPS officer (Bihar Cadre) has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Sashastra Seema Bal(SSB).
  • He will succeed S.S. Deswal at this post.
  • His tenure as DG, SSB will last from the date of joining of the post and upto 31.12.2021 i.e. date of his retirement on superannuation or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
  • He is currently serving as DG, BCAS (Bureau of Civil Aviation Security) under the Union Civil Aviation Ministry.

Links:
https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/kumar-rajesh-chandra-appointed-ssb-dg-119010800368_1.html
https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/newstrack+journalism+english-epaper-nwstkeng/ips+kumar+rajesh+chandra+appointed+as+director+general+of+ssb-newsid-105797434
https://www.socialnews.xyz/2019/01/08/kumar-rajesh-chandra-appointed-ssb-dg/