Q. Which state government has recently introduced new rules for appointing the Director General of Police (DGP)?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Notes: The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced new rules for appointing the DGP, establishing a selection committee led by a retired High Court judge. The committee will evaluate candidates based on their remaining tenure, service record, and experience. This move aims to comply with Supreme Court directives following concerns over the appointment of temporary DGPs, ensuring a minimum tenure of two years for the appointed officer and at least six months of service remaining before retirement.

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