Who has been recently (March 2019) appointed as the Chairman of National Commission for Backward Classes?

Appeared in: AIIMS BBSR SNO - 2019

Explanation

In March 2019, Bhagwan Lal Sahni was appointed as the new Chairman of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC).
The NCBC is a constitutional body under Article 338B, tasked with safeguarding the interests and promoting the development of the socially and educationally backward classes.
His appointment, along with other members, was made by the President of India following the commission gaining constitutional status in 2018.

Option A: Rahul Kumar was not appointed as the Chairman of the NCBC in March 2019. This is an incorrect name for this specific appointment.
Option C: Sunil Bhandari is not the correct appointee for this position at the specified time. This name is not associated with the leadership of the NCBC.
Option D: Justice Vangala Eswaraiah was a former Chairman of the NCBC. However, his tenure was before the commission received constitutional status and before the March 2019 appointment.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Current Affairs: Appointment of National Commission Chairman as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical topic, awareness of national commissions and governance is part of the general knowledge required for well-rounded nursing professionals appearing for competitive exams in India.
Understanding the role of commissions like the NCBC provides insight into the social determinants of health and the government's efforts to address social inequities, which can impact community health.
What if the question asked about the National Commission for Women? The answer would change to the respective chairperson of that commission (e.g., Rekha Sharma during that period), highlighting the need to be aware of the leadership of various national bodies.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question based on current affairs and general knowledge.
First, identify the key elements in the question: the position (Chairman), the organization (National Commission for Backward Classes), and the timeframe (March 2019).
Scan the options provided for familiar names associated with national commissions or high-level government appointments.
Recall or deduce the correct appointee for that specific role and time. Questions on recent appointments to major national bodies are common in the general knowledge sections of nursing and other government recruitment exams.

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