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2019-01-05 Persons

3727.

Who among the following was named as the acting deputy defence secretary of United States?

Joseph Stiglitz

Amartya Sen

Paul Krugman

David Norquist

Answer: Option

Explanation:

Pentagon comptroller David Norquist was named acting deputy defence secretary of United States. He has been the department's chief financial officer and comptroller since May 2017. In addition to that, Deputy Secretary of Defence Patrick Shanahan was appointed to serve as the acting secretary of defence.