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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 37

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 21 June 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q37

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As of July 2023, who is the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Vinai Kumar Saxena.

  • Officeholder: As of July 2023, Vinai Kumar Saxena is the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.

  • Appointment: He was appointed in May 2022 after the resignation of the previous L-G, Anil Baijal.

  • Background: Saxena previously served as the Chairman of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and has worked in various sectors promoting socio-economic development.

  • Role: The Lieutenant Governor acts as the representative of the central government in Delhi and holds key powers in areas like law and order, land, and services.

  • Not the Chief Minister: Arvind Kejriwal is the Chief Minister of Delhi, not the Lieutenant Governor.

  • Significance: The L-G’s role is crucial in Delhi's unique administrative setup, often becoming a point of conflict between the state and central governments over control and authority.