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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 29

SSC CGL - 4th March 2020 Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q29

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Who was chosen as foreign secretary of India in January 2020?

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Correct answer: A

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The correct answer is Option 1 i.e Harsh Vardhan Shringla 

1. Harsh V Shringla assumed charge as the 33rd Foreign Secretary of India on 29 January 2020.

2. He previously served as India's envoy to the United States, Bangladesh and Thailand.

3. The Foreign Secretary of India is the top diplomat of India and administrative head of the Ministry of External Affairs.