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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 36

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 Jan 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q36

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Who has been appointed as the Director General of National Investigation Agency by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) in June 2022?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Dinkar Gupta i.e.

  • Dinkar Gupta, a 1987 batch IPS officer and former Punjab Police chief, has been appointed as the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) in June 2022.

National Investigation Agency (NIA):

  • It was established by the Government of India to counter terrorism. The enactment of the National Investigation Agency Act 2008 led to the establishment of the NIA. The need for the agency was felt after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.