Keshav Chandra takes charge as Secretary, Ministry of Mines
Keshav Chandra, IAS (1995 batch, AGMUT cadre), assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Mines on 27 July 2026.
Summary
Keshav Chandra, an IAS officer of the 1995 batch, AGMUT cadre, took charge as Secretary of the Ministry of Mines and chaired a review with senior officials on mineral exploration, auction and operationalisation of mineral blocks, and critical and strategic minerals.
Key facts
- Officer
- Keshav Chandra, IAS
- Batch / cadre
- 1995, AGMUT
- Post
- Secretary, Ministry of Mines
- Took charge
- 27 July 2026
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Q1
Keshav Chandra assumed charge as Secretary of which Union Ministry on 27 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Mines
Keshav Chandra, IAS (1995: AGMUT), assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Mines.