Who has been reappointed as the 15th Attorney General of India in July 2020?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) K.K. Venugopal
Explanation:
In July 2020, K.K. Venugopal was reappointed as the 15th Attorney General of India.
· He had first assumed office in July 2017, succeeding Mukul Rohatgi.
· He was reappointed for successive one-year terms due to his vast experience and seniority in constitutional law matters.
Information Booster:
The Attorney General of India is the chief legal advisor to the Government of India and is appointed under Article 76(1) of the Indian Constitution.
· The AG holds office during the pleasure of the President and is not a government servant.
· To qualify, a person must be eligible to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court, i.e.: – Must have served as a judge in a High Court for at least 5 years, or – Been an advocate in a High Court for at least 10 years, or – Be an eminent jurist in the opinion of the President.
· Current Update: R. Venkataramani is the incumbent and 16th Attorney General of India, appointed on 1 October 2022, succeeding K.K. Venugopal.

Additional Knowledge:

Rupinder Singh Suri (Option b) . Appointed as Additional Solicitor General in 2020. . Not the Attorney General.
Tushar Mehta (Option c) . Serving as the Solicitor General of India. . Second-highest law officer after the AG.
Jayant K Sud (Option d) . Also appointed as Additional Solicitor General. . Not associated with the AG post.