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Girish Chandra Murmu re-appointed as CAG of India for extended term.

Appointments | Dated: 26 Nov 2025

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the extension of Girish Chandra Murmu's tenure as the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India for another two years. He was originally appointed in August 2020. This extension allows him to oversee ongoing critical audits of infrastructure projects.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The CAG is a constitutional authority under Article 148 of the Indian Constitution, responsible for auditing all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and state governments.
  • G.C. Murmu previously served as the first Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • He is also currently serving as the External Auditor of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • G.C. Murmu gets tenure extension.
  • CAG is appointed under Article 148.
  • He is also External Auditor for WHO.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who is the current Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?

Correct Answer: Girish Chandra Murmu

🚀 Quick Recap:

About CAG

  • Article – 148
  • Appointed by – President