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Who has been appointed as the new full-time Director of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in 2022?
A)
Anita Karwal
B)
Dinesh Prasad Saklani
C)
Hrushikesh Senapaty
D)
Sridhar Srivastava

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Dinesh Prasad Saklani


Professor Dinesh Prasad Saklani has been appointed as the new Director of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). He has replaced Hrushikesh Senapaty, who finished his term a year ago. The new director has been appointed for a period of five years with effect from the date of assumption of charge of the post, or till he attains the age of 65 years, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
 
Professor Dinesh Prasad Saklani : Professor Saklani has been awarded with Distinguished Academy Award by Punjab Kala and Sahitya Academy, Jalandhar for Historical writing in 2005. The new director is a member of the Academic Council of Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani. Professor Saklani is also a life member in the Indian History Congress; Uttarakhand History and Culture Association and of Book Club IIAS Shimla.

Published On : February 7, 2022
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