Central government extends term of RBI Deputy Governor Michael Patra for one more year

Central government extends term of RBI Deputy Governor Michael Patra for one more year

Daily Current Affairs   /   Central government extends term of RBI Deputy Governor Michael Patra for one more year

Change Language English Hindi

Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: January 14 2023

Share on facebook
  • The Central government has extended the tenure of Dr Michael Debabrata Patra as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, RBI, for one more year with effect from 15 January 2023. 
  • Michael Debabrata Patra took over as Deputy Governor of the RBI on January 15 2020.
  • He was an Executive Director of India's central bank before being elevated to the post of Deputy Governor.
  • Patra, a career central banker since 1985, has worked in various positions with the Reserve Bank of India.
  • Besides the governor, the RBI has four deputy governors. The three other deputy governors of the bank are M K Jain, M Rajeshwar Rao and T Rabi Sankar.
Recent Post's
  • World Environment Day 2025 to focus on ending plastic pollution; South Korea to host global celebrations.

    Read More....
  • Geneva to host second session of global plastic pollution treaty talks from August 5 to 14, 2025.

    Read More....
  • RCB wins IPL title for the first time, ending Virat Kohli's 18-year-long wait.

    Read More....
  • June observed as Men's Health Month to raise awareness about men's well-being.

    Read More....
  • Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election with 50.9% votes, defeating pro-EU candidate.

    Read More....
  • India to need 1 million AI professionals by 2026; AI education and tech sector on the rise.

    Read More....
  • PSG wins Champions League for the first time with record 5–0 win over Inter Milan.

    Read More....
  • IIT Delhi and AIIMS sign MoU to set up AI research centre in healthcare.

    Read More....
  • India elected to UN Economic and Social Council for 2026–2028 term.

    Read More....
  • Two Rajasthan wetlands added to Ramsar list, taking India’s total to 91 sites.

    Read More....