Question

What was the time period of the most recent term served by the former Chief Economic Advisor, Arvind Subramanian?
1. 2014-2018
2. 2014-2017
3. 2009-2014
4. 2014-2016

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 2014-2018

The correct answer is 2014-2018.

• Arvind Subramanian is the 16^th Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India during the time period of 16th October 2014 to 20th June 2018.
• The Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) is a post in the Government of India and is equivalent to the rank of Secretary to the Government of India.
• The CEA is the ex-officio cadre controlling authority of the Indian Economic Service.
• The CEA is head of the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.
• Krishnamurthy Subramanian is the current and 17th Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India.
• J. J. Anjaria was the first Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India.