Pralhad Joshi takes additional charge as Union Education Minister
In July 2026, Union Minister Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, who oversees Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy, was given the additional charge as India's 10th Union Minister of Education. This appointment followed the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan due to the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy.
🔑 Key Points
- •Pralhad Joshi appointed Union Education Minister.
- •Holds additional charge from other ministries.
- •Becomes India's 10th Union Minister of Education.
- •Follows Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
- •Resignation due to NEET-UG paper leak controversy.
🎯 Why It Matters for Your Exam
Cabinet reshuffles and appointments are frequent exam topics. Questions might ask about the new minister, the portfolios he holds, and the reason for the previous minister's resignation.
🧠 Practice Question
Who was appointed as the additional Union Minister of Education in July 2026?
- A.Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi
- B.Dharmendra Pradhan
- C.Amit Shah
- D.Nitin Gadkari
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✅ Answer: A. Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi
Union Minister Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi was given additional charge as the 10th Union Minister of Education after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
🇮🇳 हिन्दी में पढ़ें
प्रल्हाद जोशी ने केंद्रीय शिक्षा मंत्री का अतिरिक्त प्रभार संभाला
जुलाई 2026 में, केंद्रीय मंत्री प्रल्हाद वेंकटेश जोशी, जो उपभोक्ता मामले, खाद्य एवं सार्वजनिक वितरण और नवीन एवं नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा मंत्रालय का प्रभार संभाल रहे हैं, को भारत के 10वें केंद्रीय शिक्षा मंत्री का अतिरिक्त प्रभार दिया गया। यह नियुक्ति नीट-यूजी 2026 पेपर लीक विवाद के कारण धर्मेंद्र प्रधान के इस्तीफे के बाद हुई है।
🔑 मुख्य बिंदु
- •प्रल्हाद जोशी को केंद्रीय शिक्षा मंत्री नियुक्त किया गया।
- •अन्य मंत्रालयों से अतिरिक्त प्रभार रखते हैं।
- •भारत के 10वें केंद्रीय शिक्षा मंत्री बने।
- •धर्मेंद्र प्रधान के इस्तीफे के बाद।
- •नीट-यूजी पेपर लीक विवाद के कारण इस्तीफा।
🎯 परीक्षा के लिए क्यों ज़रूरी है
मंत्रिमंडल में फेरबदल और नियुक्तियां अक्सर परीक्षा के विषय होते हैं। प्रश्न नए मंत्री, उनके पास मौजूद पोर्टफोलियो और पिछले मंत्री के इस्तीफे के कारण के बारे में पूछे जा सकते हैं।
Source: CIVILGYAN Current Affairs Desk
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