Who serves as the President of India as of July 2025?
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Correct answer: A
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Solution: The correct answer is Droupadi Murmu.
Explanation:
☛ Droupadi Murmu assumed office as the 15th President of India on 25 July 2022.
☛ The President of India holds office for a term of five years, meaning her tenure spans from 2022 to 2027, so she serves as President as of July 2025.
☛ She is the first person belonging to a tribal community (Santhal tribe) and the second woman to hold the highest constitutional office in India.
☛ Before assuming the presidency, she served as the Governor of Jharkhand from 2015 to 2021.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Ram Nath Kovind: Served as the 14th President of India from 2017 to 2022.
☛ Pratibha Patil: Served as the 12th President of India (2007–2012) and was the first woman President of India.
☛ Venkaiah Naidu: Served as the 13th Vice President of India from 2017 to 2022.
☛ Article 52: Provides that there shall be a President of India.
☛ Article 54: Deals with the election of the President by an electoral college.
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