Who is the present president of India?

Appeared in: AIIMS Raipur NO - 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

Droupadi Murmu is the 15th and current President of India.
She assumed office on 25 July 2022.
She is the first person belonging to a tribal community and the second woman to hold the position of President of India.

Option A: Pranab Mukherjee was the 13th President of India, but his term ended in 2017. He is a former president, not the current one.
Option B: Shri Ram Nath Kovind was the 14th President of India, immediately preceding the current president. His term ended in July 2022.
Option C: Pratibha Patil was the 12th President of India. Her term ended in 2012. She was the first woman to hold the office but is not the current president.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain General Knowledge - Indian Polity as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While this is a general knowledge question, awareness of national leadership is part of civic competence, which is expected of all professionals, including nurses.
Understanding the structure of the government, including the head of state, is important for understanding policy-making and the legal framework within which the healthcare system operates.
What if the question asked for the Prime Minister of India? The answer would be Narendra Modi, who is the head of government and holds executive power, unlike the President, who is the head of state with a largely ceremonial role.

How to Approach the Question

Identify the core question: The question asks for the current or present President of India.
Analyze the options provided: Review the names to see if you recognize the current president.
Access your general knowledge: This is a factual recall question. The key is to have up-to-date knowledge about the country's leadership.
Eliminate incorrect options: Recognize that Pranab Mukherjee, Ram Nath Kovind, and Pratibha Patil are all former presidents.
Identify the non-presidential figure: Recognize that Amit Shah is a Union Minister, not the President.
Synthesize the correct answer: Since the correct answer (Droupadi Murmu) was not initially an option, recognize that the question data is outdated and select the corrected option.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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