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Appointments Current Affairs 2026

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New heads of departments, governors, chiefs of organisations and ambassadors. Exams ask who was appointed to which post, so each note names the person, the post and the organisation.

Supreme Court Collegium recommends new head judges for four high courts

27 October 2026

On 27 October 2026, the Supreme Court's collegium put forward its suggestions for the appointment of the top judicial officers of the high courts in Delhi, Gujarat, Telangana and Uttarakhand. The recommendation covers all four states, specifying the names of the candidates who are to be elevated to the position of chief justice of each respective high court.

How an exam may ask it

Questions may ask which bodies recommend high court chief justices, or list the states where new chief justices were recommended on this date.

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Tukaram Mundhe appointed head of inquiry committee

12 October 2026

On 12 October 2026, after the MPSC student protest came to an end, the state government named Tukaram Mundhe as the chairman of the inquiry committee. The committee is tasked with probing the causes and handling of the protest that had involved MPSC candidates. This appointment marks the government's response to address grievances and restore normalcy in the examination process.

How an exam may ask it

Questions may ask who was appointed to lead the inquiry committee after the MPSC student protest and the date of the appointment.

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New Deputy Election Commissioner Appointed

12 October 2026

On 12 October 2026, the Election Commission of India announced the appointment of a new Deputy Election Commissioner. The decision came as the commission faced worries about the existing work hierarchy and the need to streamline operations. While the name of the appointee was not disclosed, the move signals an effort to strengthen the election machinery ahead of upcoming polls. The appointment is expected to bring fresh perspective and improve coordination among election officials across the country.

How an exam may ask it

Questions may ask about recent appointments in the Election Commission, the role of the Deputy Election Commissioner, or reasons for restructuring the work hierarchy.

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