Who among the following has been appointed as the Private Secretary to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2025?​

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Nidhi Tewari

Explanation:

• Nidhi Tewari, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 2014 batch, was appointed as the Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2025.
• Prior to this role, she served as a Deputy Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) from November 2022 to March 2025.
• Her appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), which is responsible for high-level bureaucratic appointments in India.

Information Booster:

• Role of Private Secretary to the PM: The Private Secretary acts as a liaison between the Prime Minister and various departments and agencies, handling sensitive correspondence, scheduling, and ensuring smooth communication within the government.
• Indian Foreign Service (IFS): The IFS is one of the premier civil services in India, responsible for managing the country's foreign relations and diplomatic missions.