In February 2023, who was appointed as the CEO of NITI Aayog?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. BVR Subrahmanyam.
In February 2023, BVR Subrahmanyam was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog, succeeding Amitabh Kant. A 1987-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Chhattisgarh cadre, Subrahmanyam brought with him a wealth of experience in governance, having served in key roles such as:
- Chief Secretary of Jammu & Kashmir
- Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry
- Principal Secretary in the Government of Chhattisgarh
- Positions in the Prime Minister’s Office
- A stint at the World Bank
His appointment marked a strategic move to strengthen policy formulation and implementation at India’s premier policy think tank .
Other Options :
- Monali Jaiswal: Not associated with NITI Aayog leadership; no known appointment as CEO.
- Geetika Srivastava: A diplomat, not linked to NITI Aayog’s executive leadership.
- Iyer Parmeshwaran: Not appointed to this role; no public record of such a position.