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Who is Defence Minister of India?

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Rajnath Singh is the current Defence Minister of India.
He assumed this office on May 31, 2019, in the second term of the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Before becoming the Defence Minister, he held the portfolio of the Union Home Minister from 2014 to 2019.

Option B: Manohar Parrikar was a former Defence Minister, not the current one. He passed away in March 2019.
Option C: Arun Jaitley was primarily the Finance Minister and only held the Defence portfolio as an additional charge for brief periods. He is not the current Defence Minister and passed away in August 2019.
Option D: Smriti Irani has never held the position of Defence Minister. Her portfolios have included Human Resource Development, Textiles, and currently Women & Child Development and Minority Affairs.

Visual 1: Infographic - A chart showing the key ministers of the Union Cabinet of India with their portraits and portfolios. This helps in quick recall of important government positions.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Current Affairs - Union Cabinet of India as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
For nursing and other government job aspirants, knowledge of the Union Cabinet is crucial for the General Knowledge and Current Affairs section of competitive exams.
Understanding the structure of the government helps in comprehending health policies and their implementation, which are formulated and executed by various ministries.
What if the question asked for the Health Minister? The answer would be Mansukh L. Mandaviya. Knowing key cabinet roles, especially related to health, is important for healthcare professionals.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core of the question. Here, it is asking for a specific, factual piece of information: the current Defence Minister of India.
This is a 'Recall (Factual)' type of question common in general knowledge sections.
Scan the options provided: Rajnath Singh, Manohar Parrikar, Arun Jaitley, Smriti Irani.
Access your memory of current affairs. Recall the current composition of the Indian Union Cabinet.
Evaluate each option. Manohar Parrikar and Arun Jaitley are former ministers who are now deceased, so they can be eliminated. Smriti Irani holds different portfolios.
Conclude that Rajnath Singh is the correct answer based on current information.

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