Shiv Pratap Shukla Sworn in as the 5th Governor of Telangana
The oath was administered by the Telangana High Court Chief Justice, Aparesh Kumar Singh.
Prior to this appointment, Shukla served as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh.
Jishnu Dev Varma, the outgoing Governor, has been transferred to serve as the Governor of Maharashtra.
Exam Perspective: Governors are the constitutional heads of states, and their appointments are frequently tested in GS/GA sections of competitive exams.
Key Facts / Static GK
First Governor of Telangana: E. S. L. Narasimhan
Governor Appointment: Article 155 of the Constitution
Practice Quiz — 12 March 2026
Q1. Who announced the formation of the high-level expert group to design the technology roadmap for India's securities market ecosystem?
Q2. According to the updated RBI guidelines on Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR), what is the prescribed risk weight for trade exposures to Qualifying Central Counterparties (QCCPs)?
Q3. What is the specific cancer care coverage amount provided to account holders of the 'bob Women Sapphire' Savings Account?
Q4. Which of the following statements is true regarding the restructuring of the Jal Jeevan Mission?
Q5. Which airport in Tamil Nadu was recently designated as an 'International Airport' by the Union Cabinet?
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