Mahesh Dixit Named New Director of India's Intelligence Bureau
Dixit will succeed the outgoing chief Tapan Deka, marking a strategic transition in India's internal intelligence leadership.
This appointment is critical for national security planning, counter-intelligence coordination, and domestic security policy implementation across India.
Key Facts / Static GK
IB operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The headquarters of the Intelligence Bureau is situated in New Delhi.
Practice Quiz — 26 June 2026
Q1. The tenure of Swaminathan Janakiraman has been extended for two years in which post?
Q2. Who has been appointed as the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in June 2026, succeeding Tapan Deka?
Q3. Which new digital component has been introduced under the DISHA 2.0 scheme (2026-2031) to provide harmonized legal initiatives via an AI-powered chatbot?
Q4. Which international financial institution has approved a USD 42.2 million facility to support the bamboo industry in six northeastern states of India?
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding India's participation in the 56th OAS General Assembly: 1. The assembly was held in Panama City, Panama. 2. India participated in the capacity of a Permanent Observer. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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