APPOINTMENTS
Governors
Kavinder Gupta Assumes Charge as 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh
Kavinder Gupta has been officially sworn in as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh, succeeding Shiv Pratap Shukla.
The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia during a ceremony at Lok Bhavan, Shimla.
This appointment ensures the continuity of the constitutional head's role in the state administration.
Perspective: For aspirants, understanding the constitutional provision (Article 155) for the appointment of Governors by the President is essential.
The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia during a ceremony at Lok Bhavan, Shimla.
This appointment ensures the continuity of the constitutional head's role in the state administration.
Perspective: For aspirants, understanding the constitutional provision (Article 155) for the appointment of Governors by the President is essential.
Key Facts / Static GK
Himachal Pradesh Capitals: Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
Governor Appointment Article: Article 155 of the Indian Constitution
Governor Appointment Article: Article 155 of the Indian Constitution
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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