Neelkanth Mishra, a well-known economist and former Chief Economist at Axis Bank, has been appointed to the post.
Q2: When was the appointment approved?
A: The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on 4 June 2026.
Q3: Who will he succeed at the World Bank?
A: He will succeed Parameswaran Iyer, a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer.
Q4: What is Neelkanth Mishra’s educational background?
A: He is an alumnus of IIT Kanpur, where he earned a degree in Computer Science and Engineering and received the Director’s Gold Medal.
Q5: What are some of Neelkanth Mishra’s other key roles in the Government of India?
A: He is a part-time member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, the part-time Chairperson of UIDAI (Aadhaar), and a part-time member of TRAI.
Month: Current Affairs - Jun 06, 2026
Category: Appointments