Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas appointed India's next Ambassador to Oman
The 1993-batch IFS officer was serving as Officer on Special Duty in the MEA.
Summary
Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas was appointed the next Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on 8 January 2025. Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas, an Indian Foreign Service officer of the 1993 batch, was serving as Officer on Special Duty in the Ministry at the time of the appointment. The MEA said he is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Key facts
- Announced
- 8 January 2025, MEA, New Delhi
- Appointee
- Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas
- Service
- IFS, 1993 batch
- Post
- Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman
- Previous role
- Officer on Special Duty, MEA
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who was appointed India's next Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, as announced by MEA on 8 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas
MEA: Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas (IFS: 1993), Officer on Special Duty in the Ministry, was appointed the next Ambassador to Oman.
To which batch of the Indian Foreign Service does Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas, appointed Ambassador to Oman, belong?
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Correct answer: C — 1993
MEA: Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas is an IFS officer of the 1993 batch.