Preeti Sudan Appointed as Chairperson of UPSC
Former Health Secretary Preeti Sudan has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- Preeti Sudan is the new Chairperson of the UPSC.
- She is a former Union Health Secretary and a 1983-batch IAS officer.
- UPSC is a constitutional body established under Article 315.
- The Chairperson is appointed by the President of India.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC / State PCS | Very High | 15–25 | Polity is a core UPSC subject. Both Prelims and Mains test constitutional provisions in depth. |
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | High | 4–6 | Questions on constitutional amendments, Parliament, and schemes appear in every SSC paper. |
| State PCS / PSC | High | 5–10 | State PCS papers test both central and state government structures. |
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. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the UPSC Chairperson?
- Article 280
- Article 315
- Article 324
- Article 352
Explanation: Article 315 of the Constitution provides for the Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the States.
Q2. Who appoints the Chairperson of the UPSC?
- Prime Minister
- Chief Justice of India
- President of India
- Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation: The Chairperson and other members of the UPSC are appointed by the President 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.
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