Current Affairs Module
Appointments, Resignations & Dignitaries
Executive appointments and transitions across constitutional, statutory, and international bodies reflect institutional leadership and administrative governance. In India, apex designations include the Chief Justice of India, the Chief Election Commissioner, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), the Cabinet Secretary, and the chiefs of the armed forces and regulatory bodies like SEBI and RBI. On the international stage, appointments span heads of the United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and the World Trade Organization. Understanding the constitutional provisions, tenure guidelines, and selection committees behind these high offices is vital for administrative studies.
Key Concepts & Examination Highlights
- The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President of India under Article 124(2) of the Constitution following recommendations of the Supreme Court Collegium.
- The Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners are appointed under the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, by a panel comprising the Prime Minister, a Union Cabinet Minister, and the Leader of the Opposition.
- The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed under Article 148 and holds office for a term of 6 years or until reaching 65 years of age.
- Ajay Banga assumed office as the 14th President of the World Bank in June 2023, becoming the first Indian-American to lead the institution.
Curriculum & Reference Sources: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Supreme Court of India, and World Bank Group.