Who was appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in April 2025?
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Correct answer: B
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The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Santosh Kumar Sarangi.
Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi was appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in April 2025.
A distinguished 1994-batch IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, Dr. Sarangi officially took charge on April 21, 2025. Prior to this role, he served as the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). He succeeded Nidhi Khare, who had been holding additional charge of the ministry. Dr. Sarangi’s leadership is central to India's ambitious goals for clean energy transition and achieving energy security.