Who was appointed as the State Election Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir on October 30, 2020?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Kewal Kumar Sharma.
- Kewal Kumar Sharma, who was serving as Adviser to Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, was appointed State Election Commissioner (SEC).
- He has also served as Chief Secretary of Delhi and Goa.
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He also served as Secretary in the Ministry of Human Resource Development before his retirement.
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Sharma has also served as advisor to the administrator of Chandigarh.