In 2022, who has been appointed as new Attorney General of India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. R. Venkatramani.
In 2022, R. Venkataramani was appointed as the Attorney General of India. He succeeded K.K. Venugopal, whose tenure ended on September 30, 2022.
Key Details about R. Venkataramani:
- Appointment Date: October 1, 2022
- Tenure: 3 years (as per the initial appointment)
- Experience: Senior Advocate with 50+ years of legal practice in constitutional law, human rights, and environmental law.
- Notable Work: Served on constitutional benches and worked with the Law Commission of India.
Why not the other options?
- K. K. Venugopal – Served as Attorney General from 2017 to 2022.
- Niren De – Held the position during the Emergency period (1970s).
- Mukul Rohatgi – Served as Attorney General from 2014 to 2017.
R. Venkataramani became India’s 16th Attorney General in 2022.