After re-election of NDA to power in Centre last year, who was appointed the cabinet minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India?

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  1. Mahesh Singh
  2. Prakash Javadekar
  3. Smriti Irani
  4. Thavarchand Gehlot

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Option 2 : Prakash Javadekar
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The correct answer is Prakash Javadekar.

Key Points

  • Prakash Javadekar was appointed as the cabinet minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change of India after the re-election of the NDA government to power in the Centre last year.
  • In the past, Prakash Javadekar was serving as the Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, and Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.
  • Now, the Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change is 
    Bhupender Yadav. (As of May 2022)

Additional Information

  • Smriti Zubin Irani is an Indian politician, television actress, and producer.
    • She is currently serving as the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
  • Thaawar Chand Gehlot is an Indian politician who previously serves as the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment in the Government of India.
    • Presently, Dr. Virendra Kumar is the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment. (As of May 2022)
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