In January 2015, who among the following was appointed as the first CEO of NITI Aayog of India?
- ASindhushree Khullar
- BB. V. R. Subrahmanyam
- CCyrus Mistry
- DS. S. Mudra
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Correct answer: (a) Sindhushree Khullar
Explanation
Sindhushree Khullar, a retired IAS officer, was appointed the first CEO of NITI Aayog in January 2015. She had been the last Member Secretary of the Planning Commission.
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) replaced the Planning Commission on 1 January 2015. The Prime Minister is its chairperson, and Arvind Panagariya was its first Vice-Chairperson.