Who is the Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as of July 2025?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Ajay Kumar.
Explanation:
☛ The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India's premier central recruiting agency responsible for appointments to and examinations for all India services and higher civil services.
☛ As of July 2025, Ajay Kumar serves as the Chairperson of the Commission.
☛ The Chairman and other members of the UPSC are appointed by the President of India under Article 316 of the Constitution.
☛ A member or Chairman of the UPSC holds office for a term of six years or until reaching the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Constitutional Provisions: Articles 315 to 323 in Part XIV of the Constitution deal with the composition, appointment, removal, and powers of Public Service Commissions.
☛ First Chairman: Sir Ross Barker became the first Chairman of the Public Service Commission set up in India in October 1926.
☛ Arvind Saxena: Served as the UPSC Chairman from 2018 to 2020.
☛ Pradeep Kumar Joshi: Served as the UPSC Chairman from August 2020 to April 2022.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Under which Article of the Constitution is the Union Public Service Commission established? → Article 315
☛ To whom does the UPSC submit its annual performance report? → President of India
☛ Which committee recommended the establishment of a Public Service Commission in India? → Lee Commission (1924)
☛ Who was the first Indian to become the Chairman of the UPSC? → H. K. Kripalani
☛ Under which Article can a member of the UPSC be removed from office? → Article 317