During May 2016 who was appointed as the Principal Adviser for social sector in NITI Aayog?
A. Anurag Patel
B. Raman Sinha
C. Ratan P. Watal
D. Rajat Sharma
Answer:C
During May 2016 who was appointed as the Principal Adviser for social sector in NITI Aayog?
A. Anurag Patel B. Raman Sinha C. Ratan P. Watal D. Rajat Sharma
Explanation: Former Finance Secretary Ratan P. Watal was appointed as the Principal Adviser for social sector in NITI Aayog. His appointment will for 3 years. Watal, a retired IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre, had been Finance Secretary between August 2015 and April 2016. His appointment came a fortnight after his two-month extended tenure ended in April. He was to retire in February. However, Watal later got a two-month extension as the Finance Secretary.