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Kavinder Gupta Appointed as 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh
In a formal ceremony at Lok Bhavan in Shimla, Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh.
Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia of the Himachal Pradesh High Court administered the oath of office to the new Governor.
He succeeds Shiv Pratap Shukla, taking over the constitutional responsibilities of the state.
Aspirants should note that the Governor is the nominal executive head of a state, and their appointment is a key aspect of federal polity frequently asked in competitive exams.
Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia of the Himachal Pradesh High Court administered the oath of office to the new Governor.
He succeeds Shiv Pratap Shukla, taking over the constitutional responsibilities of the state.
Aspirants should note that the Governor is the nominal executive head of a state, and their appointment is a key aspect of federal polity frequently asked in competitive exams.
Key Facts / Static GK
Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh: Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia
Capital of Himachal Pradesh: Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
Capital of Himachal Pradesh: Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
Practice Quiz — 11 March 2026
Q1. Who has been appointed as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: (C) Kavinder Gupta — Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh, replacing Shiv Pratap Shukla.
Q2. Jishnu Dev Varma succeeded whom as the Governor of Maharashtra?
Answer: (B) Acharya Devvrat — Jishnu Dev Varma succeeded Acharya Devvrat, who was holding the additional charge as Maharashtra Governor.
Q3. Who is the newly appointed Supreme Leader of Iran as of March 2026?
Answer: (C) Mojtaba Khamenei — Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed as the third Supreme Leader of Iran in March 2026.
Q4. Which of the following statements regarding the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) extension is correct?
Answer: (C) Central assistance for the project is ₹3.59 lakh crore. — The Union Cabinet extended JJM to December 2028 with a total outlay of ₹8.69 lakh crore and central assistance of ₹3.59 lakh crore.
Q5. Which airport was recently granted International status by the Union Cabinet in March 2026?
Answer: (B) Madurai Airport — The Union Cabinet approved the declaration of Madurai Airport as an International Airport.
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