Who took over as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in May 2025?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Dr. Poonam Gupta
Explanation:
· Dr. Poonam Gupta was appointed as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in May 2025.
· She became the first woman economist to hold this position in RBI’s history.
· Her role involves overseeing key policy areas including monetary policy, financial markets and economic research.
Information Booster:
· Dr. Poonam Gupta previously served as the Director General of the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER).
· The Reserve Bank of India has four Deputy Governors, appointed by the Government of India in consultation with the RBI Governor.
Additional Knowledge:
· Ajit Ratnakar Joshi (a) is not associated with the RBI Deputy Governor post.
· Swaminathan J (b) is a Deputy Governor, but he assumed charge earlier, not in May 2025.
· Indranil Bhattacharyya (c) is an RBI Executive Director, not Deputy Governor