Senior IAS officer Deepak Kumar was appointed by the Election Commission as the new Home Secretary of which of the following states of India in March 2024?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is option (c) Uttar Pradesh

In March 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI) appointed senior IAS officer Deepak Kumar as the new Additional Chief Secretary (Home) of Uttar Pradesh, replacing Sanjay Prasad.

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•  Deepak Kumar, a 1990-batch IAS officer, previously held the positions of Additional Chief Secretary of Finance and Basic Education.
  
•  The ECI's directive aimed to ensure neutrality during the electoral process, particularly as Uttar Pradesh was preparing for the upcoming general elections.
  
•  Kumar's extensive experience in various administrative roles is expected to contribute significantly to maintaining law and order in the state during this critical period.