Answer: S Mahendra Dev
Notes: Recently, economist S Mahendra Dev has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), replacing Suman Bery. He resigned as independent director from Axis Bank after his appointment. The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) is an independent body that advises the Prime Minister on economic and related matters. Its functions include analyzing economic issues, giving macroeconomic advice, and taking up tasks assigned by the Prime Minister.
