Bibek Debroy, Chairman of the PM's Economic Advisory Council, passes away at 69
On 1 November 2024, economist Bibek Debroy, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, passed away at 69; PM Modi called him a towering scholar.
Summary
On 1 November 2024, economist and Sanskrit scholar Bibek Debroy, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), passed away early in the morning at the age of 69. He had been a member of NITI Aayog until June 2019 and had translated Sanskrit epics and Puranas into English. PM Narendra Modi called him a towering scholar who made ancient texts accessible to the youth.
Key facts
- Date
- 1 Nov 2024
- Age
- 69
- Post
- Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the PM
- Earlier
- Member, NITI Aayog (until June 2019)
- Known for
- Economics; Sanskrit translations of epics and Puranas
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Bibek Debroy, who passed away on 1 November 2024, was serving as:
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Correct answer: A — Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the PM
PIB (PMO): the PM condoled the passing of Dr Bibek Debroy, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.
At what age did Bibek Debroy pass away on 1 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 69
BusinessLine and Business Standard (1 Nov 2024): Debroy was 69.
Consider the following about Bibek Debroy: 1. He was Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. 2. He was a member of NITI Aayog until June 2019. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB, BusinessLine and Business Standard: he was Chairman of EAC-PM, and a member of NITI Aayog until June 2019.