Brief Summary
Alright, so this session is all about the latest appointments for SSC CGL 2026. Sir talks about important positions like the President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India, and more. Plus, there's a quiz at the end to test your knowledge. Key points include:
- Important appointments and related articles.
- Info on various posts such as President, Vice President, CJI, etc.
- Current affairs updates on the number of judges in Supreme Court.
Introduction
Sir starts off by setting the stage for Mission SSC CGL 2026, reminding everyone that the notification could drop anytime, so gear up your prep. He highlights that today's topic is super important: Latest Appointments. Expect one or two questions from this, including important info related to these appointments. Also, SSC Wallah is launching something new for you guys.
SSC Wallah Offerings
SSC Wallah is launching a system for complete selection, not just classes. There's a Maha Pack Pro for SSC, Railway, and combined SSC + Railway exams. You can get up to 20% off until May 20th. If your GK/GS is weak, attend Aditya Sir's 11 AM and 8 PM classes. For evening classes, there are different topics with content and theory. History is covered in the evening, and other topics in the morning, so you can cover two topics a day. Also, PDFs are available on Aditya Sir's Telegram group, and handwritten short notes will be provided soon.
Motivational Message
No matter how tough it gets, if you have strong resolve, reaching your goal becomes easier. Have courage, something will come out of it. Success will be at your feet.
President of India
The current President of India is Draupadi Murmu, who is the 15th President and the first female tribal President. Ram Nath Kovind was the 14th President. Draupadi Murmu's term started in 2022. The President of India is mentioned in Article 52. The oath of the President is under Article 60, and impeachment is under Article 61.
Vice President of India
The current Vice President is C.P. Radhakrishnan, who took office on September 12, 2025. The first Vice President of India was Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. The Vice President is mentioned under Article 63. The Vice President is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. If the President can't perform their duties, the Vice President takes their place and receives the President's salary and benefits during that time.
Prime Minister of India
The current Prime Minister is Narendra Modi, who is the 15th Prime Minister. The first Prime Minister was Jawaharlal Nehru, whose term lasted 17 years, from 1947 to 1964.
Chief Justice of India (CJI)
The current Chief Justice of India is Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, who is the 53rd CJI. The Supreme Court is mentioned under Article 124. The Supreme Court was founded in 1950. The Supreme Court now consists of the CJI and 37 other judges, making a total of 38 judges.
Attorney General of India
The Attorney General advises the Indian government on legal matters and is the main legal advisor. This position is mentioned under Article 76. The President appoints the Attorney General. The Attorney General can attend court proceedings in any court in India, as well as sessions in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, but cannot vote. The Attorney General can fight private cases but cannot fight cases against the Indian government.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
The Vice President, C.P. Radhakrishnan, is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, as per Article 63. The Vice President doesn't work as the Vice President but as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The Chairman conducts the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha.
Leader of the House, Rajya Sabha
The Parliament is mentioned under Article 79 and consists of the President (Article 52), Lok Sabha (Article 81), and Rajya Sabha (Article 80). The Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha is the leader from the ruling party (currently BJP). The current Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha is Jagat Prakash Nadda, since 2025.
Speaker of Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha is mentioned under Article 81. The current Speaker of the Lok Sabha is Om Birla, who has been in the position for a long time. His constituency is Kota.
Leader of Opposition, Lok Sabha
The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha holds the rank of a cabinet minister. The current Leader of the Opposition is Rahul Gandhi. They question the government's actions.
Chief Election Commissioner
The current Chief Election Commissioner is Gyanesh Kumar, who is the 26th CEC. The Election Commission is mentioned under Article 324. The Election Commission conducts elections for the Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly), President, and Vice President. Gram Panchayat elections are conducted by the State Election Commission.
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
The CAG audits the accounts of the Indian government and state governments. This is mentioned under Article 148. The CAG is considered the guardian of public funds. The current CAG is Sanjay Murthy. The CAG submits audit reports to the President, who then sends them to the Leader of the Opposition.
Chief of Army Staff
Under the CDS (Chief of Defence Staff), there are three forces: Army, Navy, and Air Force. The current Chief of the Army Staff is Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi.
Chief of Air Staff
The current Chief of the Air Staff is Air Marshal Amarpreet Singh.
Chief of Naval Staff
The current Chief of Naval Staff is Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, who is the 26th CNS.
Chief Information Commissioner (CIC)
The current Chief Information Commissioner is Rajkumar Goyal, who is the 13th CIC. The CIC provides information to citizens under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)
RAW is India's foreign intelligence agency, responsible for espionage outside the country. The current head is Parag Jain. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) works within the country, while RAW works outside.
Director General of Border Security Force (BSF)
The BSF is a paramilitary force established in 1965. It secures the border between India and Pakistan. The current head is Praveen Kumar.
Foundation Batch Information
There are foundation batches available, like the Safar batch, for students targeting CGL and CHSL in 2027. These batches offer live and recorded classes, class notes, DPPs, mock tests, and doubt-solving.
MCQ Practice - Vice President
The 15th Vice President of India is C.P. Radhakrishnan. The first Vice President was also Radhakrishnan.
MCQ Practice - President
The first tribal woman President of India is Draupadi Murmu.
MCQ Practice - Speaker of Lok Sabha
The Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha is Om Birla, from Kota constituency.
MCQ Practice - Chief Justice
The 53rd Chief Justice of India is Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. The number of judges has increased to 37 + 1 CJI, making a total of 38.
MCQ Practice - Attorney General
The Attorney General is appointed under Article 76. The current Attorney General is R. Venkataramani.
MCQ Practice - Leader of House in Rajya Sabha
The Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha is Jagat Prakash Nadda, who is also the Union Health Minister.
MCQ Practice - Chief Election Commissioner
The current Chief Election Commissioner is Gyanesh Kumar, as per Article 324.
MCQ Practice - CAG
The current CAG is Sanjay Murthy, as per Article 148.
MCQ Practice - Chief of Air Staff
The current Chief of the Air Staff is Air Marshal Amarpreet Singh.
MCQ Practice - Chief of Army Staff
The current Chief of the Army Staff is Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi.
MCQ Practice - RAW Director
The current director of RAW is Parag Jain.
MCQ Practice - IB Director
The current director of the Intelligence Bureau is Tapan Kumar Deka.
MCQ Practice - CBI Director
The current director of CBI is Praveen Sood. CBI investigates corruption and serious crimes.
MCQ Practice - BSF Director General
The current Director General of BSF is Praveen Kumar.
Homework and Batch Information
Homework question: Who is the current Chief of Naval Staff? Answer in the comment section. There's a Shoorveer batch for SSC CGL 2026 and a Safar Foundation batch for 2027. You can also download PDFs from the PW app. Evening classes for Modern India history are starting at 8 PM.
