Question: Who amongst the following was recently appointed as a new member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?
(a) Dr. Deepak Joshi
(b) Dr. Manoj Soni
(c) Prof. Deepak Jaiswal
(d) Anil Agarwal
Answer- (b)
Related facts:
- On June 28, 2017, Dr. Manoj Soni, former Vice Chancellor of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, took Oath of Office and Secrecy as Member of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
- The Oath was administered by the UPSC Chairman Prof. David R. Syiemlieh.
- His tenure will be for a term of six years or until he attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier.
- He earned his doctorate in “Post-Cold War International Systemic Transition and Indo-US Relations” from Sardar Patel University. Apart from this, Dr. Manoj Soni has been the youngest-ever Vice Chancellor in independent (India).
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=166927
http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/india/gujarat-educationist-manoj-soni-takes-charge-of-upsc-member/articleshow/59352474.cms
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/gujarat-based-educationist-manoj-soni-appointed-upsc-member/1/958275.html
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintHindiRelease.aspx?relid=65701