Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Ajit Doval
Explanation:
Ajit Doval has been serving as the National Security Advisor (NSA) of India since 2014. He was reappointed for a second term in 2019 and continues in this role as of July 2023.
The NSA plays a key role in advising the Prime Minister of India on security matters and oversees intelligence, defense, and strategic policies.
Information Booster:
- Ajit Doval has been the NSA since 2014 and was the first police officer to receive the Kirti Chakra (1988).
- The NSA heads the National Security Council (NSC), which formulates and implements security policies.
- The NSA is also responsible for counter-terrorism efforts and strategic defense planning.
- Ajit Doval played a crucial role in India's 2016 surgical strikes and the 2019 Balakot air strikes.
- He was a former Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and has extensive experience in security and intelligence operations.
- The NSA plays a vital role in shaping India’s foreign policy, particularly in strategic defense and security relations with other nations.