PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2023
Answer
Rajiv Kumar
Explanation
Rajiv Kumar is the 25th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, having assumed office on May 15, 2022. The Election Commission of India is a permanent constitutional body responsible for conducting elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and the offices of the President and Vice President.
Key Points
- > Article 324 of the Indian Constitution establishes the Election Commission.
- > Rajiv Kumar is the 25th person to hold this office.
- > Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India.
- > V.S. Ramadevi was the first and only woman to serve as CEC.
- > The CEC is appointed by the President of India.
- > The tenure is 6 years or up to 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
- > National Voters' Day is celebrated on 25th January every year.
Additional Information
Important Constitutional Heads
| Position | Current Holder | Article |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Election Commissioner | Rajiv Kumar | 324 |
| CAG | Girish Chandra Murmu | 148 |
| Attorney General | R. Venkataramani | 76 |
| UPSC Chairman | Preeti Sudan | 315 |
Memory Tips
- Connect Rajiv with Raj (Rule) - elections decide who will rule (Raj) the country.