Correct option is B
M. Rajeshwar Rao was appointed as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in October 2020, succeeding N.S. Vishwanathan.
- M. Rajeshwar Rao’s tenure as Deputy Governor began in October 2020 and he continues to hold this post as of 2025, handling critical functions related to bank regulation and supervision.
- He has been actively involved in strengthening NBFC supervision frameworks, digital banking guidelines, and risk management systems.
- Rao contributes to RBI’s internal committees, such as the Internal Advisory Committee on Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) and Financial Stability Unit.
- As of 2025, he plays a significant role in financial sector reforms, especially in view of emerging digital finance challenges and global regulatory alignment.
- Hasmukh Adhia – Former Finance Secretary, currently serving as Chairman of Bank of Baroda since 2022, contributing to governance and public sector banking reforms.
- Ashok Lavasa – After serving as Election Commissioner, he joined as Vice President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 2020, where he leads areas related to public management and governance.