Question
Download Solution PDFThe appointments committee of cabinet ( ACC ) extended the tenure of current Research and Analysis Wing ( RAW ) chief for another year, till June 30, 2023. Who is the current chief?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Samant Kumar Goel.
Key Points
- Samant Kumar Goel, a 1984-batch IPS officer of the Punjab cadre, had completed his two-year tenure as RAW secretary last year but was given a year’s extension.
- This is the second extension of service for Samant Kumar Goel
- He was instrumental in India’s planning for the Balakot strikes in February 2019
Additional Information
- RAW
- It was founded in 1968
- RAW is the foreign intelligence agency of India. Its preliminary function is to gather foreign intelligence, counter-proliferation, and counter-terrorism, advancing India’s foreign strategic interests and advising Indian policymakers.
- The objective of RAW is to observe the political, military, scientific and economic developments in countries having a direct bearing on the national security of India and the formulation of its foreign policy.
- Rameshwar Nath Kao was the 1st chief of India's Research and Analysis Wing.
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