Question

Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India?

• A. Sunil Arora
• B. Gyanesh Kumar
• C. Sushil Chandra
• D. Nasim Zaidi

Hint:

Always verify the current office holders from official government sources like the Election Commission of India’s website before appearing in current affairs-based exams.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India is the head of the Election Commission of India, an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in the country. The CEC ensures free and fair elections at the national and state levels.
As of the latest official appointment, Gyanesh Kumar is serving as the current Chief Election Commissioner of India. He assumed office in 2024, succeeding Rajiv Kumar. His appointment followed the constitutional process as per Article 324 of the Indian Constitution, which authorizes the President of India to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner.
Brief context on other options:
- Sunil Arora served as the CEC from December 2018 to April 2021.
- Sushil Chandra took over in April 2021 and held office till 2022.
- Nasim Zaidi served from 2015 to 2017.
Therefore, the only correct and current answer is Gyanesh Kumar.