Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen Sworn In as New Governor of Uttarakhand

What happened

Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen has officially assumed office as the Governor of Uttarakhand, succeeding Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.). His appointment was made by the President of India under Article 155 of the Constitution of India.

The official swearing-in ceremony took place at Lok Bhavan in Dehradun, where Acting Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari of the Uttarakhand High Court administered the oath of office and secrecy. Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan read out the warrant of appointment issued by the President before the oath-taking. The ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and other state dignitaries, followed by a Guard of Honour presented to the new Governor by the Uttarakhand Police.

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📝 What candidates should do

• Note down the names of newly appointed Governors and their respective states, as this is a high-yield area for current affairs in banking, SSC, and state civil services exams.
• Revise the constitutional provisions relating to the executive branch in states, specifically Articles 153 to 162 covering the office of the Governor.

🔍 PrepZen analysis

Governor appointments are a staple topic across competitive examinations in India, frequently appearing in both direct multiple-choice questions and broader polity sections. Aspirants should focus not only on the current incumbent but also on the constitutional mechanism governing these appointments under Article 155. Understanding the role of the High Court Chief Justice in administering the oath provides essential legal and procedural clarity required for civil services examinations.

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