Question :
Who among the following was appointed as the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in May 2023?
Option :
- Praveen Sood
- Debadatta Chand
- Shantanu Roy
- Rakesh Asthana
correct answer : a)
The correct answer is: (a) Praveen Sood ✅
Explanation:
Praveen Sood, a 1986-batch IPS officer of the Karnataka cadre, was appointed as the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in May 2023.
He succeeded Subodh Kumar Jaiswal, whose tenure ended.
His tenure as CBI chief is for two years from the date of taking charge.
Before this, Praveen Sood was serving as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Karnataka.
💡 Memory tip: “Sood” for “Sleuth” — CBI’s top investigator.