New Governors and Lieutenant Governors Named by President Murmu
Why in the news
President Droupadi Murmu issued a round of appointments and transfers for Governors and Lieutenant Governors, covering nine states and union territories.
| Appointee | New post |
|---|---|
| Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain | Governor of Bihar |
| Jishnu Dev Varma | Governor of Maharashtra |
| Taranjit Singh Sandhu | Lieutenant Governor of Delhi |
Key facts
- Announced by: President Droupadi Murmu.
- Scope: nine states and union territories.
- Bihar: Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain.
- Maharashtra: Jishnu Dev Varma.
- Delhi LG: Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
Exam angle
- Appointing authority named in the report: the President.
- Post held in Delhi: Lieutenant Governor.
- Likely questions: who became Governor of Bihar or Maharashtra, and LG of Delhi.