Who is Pradeep Singh Kharola, the new NTA Director General?

The Union government has appointed retired IAS officer Pradeep Singh Kharola as the new Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA) to restore public trust amid scrutiny over exam irregularities. Kharola, a 1985-batch officer, brings extensive experience in public administration. His past roles include leading the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation and serving as Civil Aviation Secretary. His immediate focus will be on implementing stricter security measures and reforming testing procedures to ensure transparency and fairness.