Justice Sanjiv Khanna Appointed as 51st Chief Justice of India
Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been officially appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI), succeeding the incumbent.
Key Points for Quick Revision
- 51st Chief Justice of India
- Appointed by the President of India
- Focus on case pendency and e-Courts
- Follows the seniority principle
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | High | 4–6 | Questions on constitutional amendments, Parliament, and schemes appear in every SSC paper. |
| UPSC / State PCS | Very High | 15–25 | Polity is a core UPSC subject. Both Prelims and Mains test constitutional provisions in depth. |
| Railway (RRB NTPC / Group D) | High | 3–5 | Government schemes and constitutional bodies are standard Railway GK questions. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Article numbers related to the topic (e.g., Article 356 for President's Rule)
- Constitutional bodies: composition, tenure, appointment authority
- Recent amendments and their impact
- Supreme Court / High Court judgements mentioned in news
- Government schemes: ministry, launch year, beneficiaries
Practice Questions
Q1. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
- The Prime Minister
- The President of India
- The Law Minister
- The Parliament
Explanation: The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President of India under Article 124 of the Constitution.
Q2. Justice Sanjiv Khanna is the ___ Chief Justice of India.
- 49th
- 50th
- 51st
- 52nd
Explanation: Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India.
How to Prepare Indian Polity & Governance for Government Exams
Map every news item to an Article or provision in the Constitution. This is what UPSC Prelims directly tests.
For SSC and Railway, focus on the practical side — who appoints whom, term lengths, and what each body does.
Note the date and context of any constitutional amendment or ordinance. Questions are often framed around the 'first time' or 'most recent' event.