Who became the Chairperson of the National Statistical Commission (NSC) in 2022?
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The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar.
Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar, a distinguished statistician and Professor Emeritus at the Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI), was appointed as the part-time Chairperson of the National Statistical Commission (NSC) in December 2022. He was appointed for a period of three years. Known for his expertise in probability theory and election analytics, Karandikar plays a crucial role in overseeing the Indian statistical system. His leadership aims to enhance the autonomy and technical standards of data collection and analysis carried out by various government agencies under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.