Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Ashok Kumar has been appointed as the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the National Capital Territory of Delhi by the Election Commission of India. He is an IAS officer and has been directed to assume charge immediately. He replaces R Alice Vaz in this important administrative role. His selection followed the submission of a panel of three IAS officers by the Delhi government. The appointment is significant as it aims to strengthen the electoral administration in Delhi, especially in preparation for upcoming electoral processes and to ensure smooth and efficient conduct of elections.