Q. Who will be the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India?
Answer: Achal Kumar Jyoti
Notes: Achal Kumar Jyoti, a retired 1975-batch IAS Officer of Gujarat Cadre, has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) for one year, when he will turn 65. He will succeed Nasim Zaidi, who will retire on July 6, 2017. Currently, A K Jyoti is the Election Commissioner of India along with O P Rawat. An EC or a CEC has tenure of six years in office or till he or she attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

4

This question is part of Current Affairs Daily 20 MCQ Series Course on GKToday Android app.