New Delhi (31.07.2024): After a tumultuous phase of revelations on fake certificate row UPSC is all set to see a change of guard today. President of India accepted the resignation of UPSC ChairmanDr Manoj Soni w.e.f. 31.07.2024 and simultaneously appointed UPSC MemberPreety Sudan (Retd IAS: 1983: AP) as new Chairman w.e.f. 01.08.2024. As per the terms of the appointment Mrs Sudan (32nd Chairperson) will hold the position for nine months i.e. up to March 29, 2025.
It may be underlined that Dr Soni had on 04.07.2024 resigned from the coveted position citing personal reasons. Mrs Sudan will be 32nd Chairperson of UPSC who served as Union Health Secretary during the Covid -19 pandemic.
UPSC: Chairman Dr Soni demits office today, Preeti Sudan to succeed
By IndianMandarins - 2024-07-31 12:34:00
New Delhi (31.07.2024): After a tumultuous phase of revelations on fake certificate row UPSC is all set to see a change of guard today. President of India accepted the resignation of UPSC ChairmanDr Manoj Soni w.e.f. 31.07.2024 and simultaneously appointed UPSC MemberPreety Sudan (Retd IAS: 1983: AP) as new Chairman w.e.f. 01.08.2024. As per the terms of the appointment Mrs Sudan (32nd Chairperson) will hold the position for nine months i.e. up to March 29, 2025.
It may be underlined that Dr Soni had on 04.07.2024 resigned from the coveted position citing personal reasons. Mrs Sudan will be 32nd Chairperson of UPSC who served as Union Health Secretary during the Covid -19 pandemic.