SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 42

SSC CHSL - 05 July 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q42

_____ was appointed British High Commissioner to India in April 2024.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Lindy Cameron.

​In April 2024, Lindy Cameron was appointed as the British High Commissioner to India, succeeding Alex Ellis. She is the first woman to hold this position. Prior to this role, Cameron served as the Chief Executive of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre from 2020 to 2024. Her extensive career includes leadership positions such as Director-General at the Northern Ireland Office and Director-General of Country Programmes at the Department for International Development. Her appointment comes at a significant time as the UK and India are engaged in negotiations for a free trade agreement, highlighting the importance of strong diplomatic relations between the two nations.