Who is the Principal Secretary to PM Modi as of September 2024?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. PK Mishra.
- Dr. PK Mishra is a retired 1972-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Gujarat cadre.
- He has served in this crucial role since September 2019, following the 2019 general elections, having previously served as the Additional Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister.
- His position is a highly influential administrative role in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
Other Options:
- Shivshankar Menon: He is a distinguished former Indian diplomat and served as the National Security Advisor (NSA) to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh from 2010 to 2014. He has never held the post of Principal Secretary to PM Modi.
- Manoj Gupta / Kataragama Menon: These names do not correspond to any known individuals holding the high-ranking position of Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India.
- The position is always held by a highly experienced, often retired, bureaucrat or diplomat.