NSC, K Satish Reddy - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Who has taken over as part time chairperson of NSC?

a. Dr. Radha Binod Barman
b. Professor S Mahendra Dev
c. Dr. Rajiv Mehta
d. Dr Manoj Panda
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Dr. Radha Binod Barman

Explanation:
Well known statistician Dr Radha Binod Barman on 4 May 2016 took over as the part-time Chairperson in the National Statistical Commission.Professor S. Mahendra Dev, Professor Rahul Mukherjee, Dr Rajiv Mehta and Dr Manoj Panda took over as other part-time members in the commission.

  • The Government ordered setting up National Statistical Commission of India on 1 June 2005 on the recommendation of C. Rangarajan Commission.
  • It is an autonomous body, which was formed in July 2006.