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​Who was appointed as the Defence Minister of India in May 2019? ​
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Who was appointed as the Defence Minister of India in May 2019?

A.

Ravi Shankar Prasad

B.

Rajnath Singh

C.

Narendra Singh Tomar

D.

Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Rajnath Singh.

  • In May 2019, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the general elections and formed the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the second term

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Cabinet Formation: The new cabinet was sworn in on May 30, 2019, and several leaders were assigned portfolios.

  • Rajnath Singh, who had served as the Home Minister in the first term of the Modi government (2014–2019), was appointed as the Defence Minister in the second term.
  • The Ministry of Defence is a significant portfolio, involving the management of India's armed forces and defense policies.

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