{"id":45242,"date":"2026-01-20T16:36:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T11:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=45242"},"modified":"2026-01-20T16:36:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T11:06:35","slug":"rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/","title":{"rendered":"Rakesh Aggarwal NIA DG Appointment 2026: Career Profile &amp; Significance for Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#Rakesh_Aggarwal_NIA_DG_appointed_Learn_about_the_new_National_Investigation_Agency_chief_his_career_responsibilities_and_significance_in_Indias_counter-terrorism_and_national_security_for_exams\" >Rakesh Aggarwal NIA DG appointed: Learn about the new National Investigation Agency chief, his career, responsibilities, and significance in India\u2019s counter-terrorism and national security for exams.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#Centre_Appoints_Rakesh_Aggarwal_as_New_Director_General_of_NIA\" >Centre Appoints Rakesh Aggarwal as New Director General of NIA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#Introduction_India_Gets_a_New_Head_of_its_Premier_Counter-Terror_Agency\" >Introduction: India Gets a New Head of its Premier Counter-Terror Agency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#Who_is_Rakesh_Aggarwal_A_Profile_of_the_New_NIA_Chief\" >Who is Rakesh Aggarwal? A Profile of the New NIA Chief<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#Why_This_Appointment_Matters_for_National_Security\" >Why This Appointment Matters for National Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#Strategic_Continuity_and_Leadership_Transition\" >Strategic Continuity and Leadership Transition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#Why_This_News_is_Important_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\" >Why This News is Important for Government Exam Aspirants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#1_Significance_in_National_Security_and_Civil_Services_Context\" >1. Significance in National Security and Civil Services Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#2_Bureaucratic_Structure_and_Governance\" >2. Bureaucratic Structure and Governance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#3_Career_Profile_Insights\" >3. Career Profile Insights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#Historical_Context_Background_of_NIA_and_Its_Leadership_Evolution\" >Historical Context: Background of NIA and Its Leadership Evolution<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#Origins_and_Purpose_of_the_NIA\" >Origins and Purpose of the NIA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#Role_of_the_Director_General_DG\" >Role of the Director General (DG)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#Leadership_Transition_and_Continuity\" >Leadership Transition and Continuity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CRakesh_Aggarwal_Appointed_NIA_Director_General%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cRakesh Aggarwal Appointed NIA Director General\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#1_Who_is_the_newly_appointed_Director_General_of_NIA\" >1. Who is the newly appointed Director General of NIA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#2_What_is_the_tenure_of_Rakesh_Aggarwal_as_NIA_DG\" >2. What is the tenure of Rakesh Aggarwal as NIA DG?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#3_What_is_the_role_of_the_National_Investigation_Agency_NIA\" >3. What is the role of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#4_Which_committee_approved_Rakesh_Aggarwals_appointment_as_NIA_DG\" >4. Which committee approved Rakesh Aggarwal\u2019s appointment as NIA DG?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#5_What_are_the_key_responsibilities_of_the_NIA_DG\" >5. What are the key responsibilities of the NIA DG?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#6_What_other_important_roles_has_Rakesh_Aggarwal_held\" >6. What other important roles has Rakesh Aggarwal held?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#7_Why_is_the_appointment_of_the_NIA_DG_significant_for_exams\" >7. Why is the appointment of the NIA DG significant for exams?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rakesh-aggarwal-nia-dg\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rakesh_Aggarwal_NIA_DG_appointed_Learn_about_the_new_National_Investigation_Agency_chief_his_career_responsibilities_and_significance_in_Indias_counter-terrorism_and_national_security_for_exams\"><\/span><strong>Rakesh Aggarwal NIA DG appointed:<\/strong> Learn about the new National Investigation Agency chief, his career, responsibilities, and significance in India\u2019s counter-terrorism and national security for exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Centre_Appoints_Rakesh_Aggarwal_as_New_Director_General_of_NIA\"><\/span><strong>Centre Appoints Rakesh Aggarwal as New Director General of NIA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_India_Gets_a_New_Head_of_its_Premier_Counter-Terror_Agency\"><\/span><strong>Introduction: India Gets a New Head of its Premier Counter-Terror Agency<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>14 January 2026<\/strong>, the <strong>Government of India<\/strong> appointed Senior IPS officer <strong>Rakesh Aggarwal<\/strong> as the <strong>Director General (DG) of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)<\/strong>, the country&#8217;s foremost counter-terrorism law enforcement agency. This high-level appointment was approved by the <strong>Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)<\/strong>, led by the Prime Minister, marking a significant leadership transition at the national level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Rakesh_Aggarwal_A_Profile_of_the_New_NIA_Chief\"><\/span><strong>Who is Rakesh Aggarwal? A Profile of the New NIA Chief<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rakesh Aggarwal is a <strong>1994-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer<\/strong> from the <strong>Himachal Pradesh cadre<\/strong>. Before being appointed as the full-fledged Director General, he served as the <strong>Special Director General (Special DG)<\/strong> of the NIA, having taken over additional charge following the early repatriation of the previous DG, Sadanand Vasant Date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A professionally experienced officer with an academic background in <strong>Mechanical Engineering and Management<\/strong>, Aggarwal has over three decades of service in law enforcement and national security. His extensive career includes leadership roles in elite units and central agencies such as the <strong>National Security Guard (NSG)<\/strong>, <strong>Special Protection Group (SPG)<\/strong>, <strong>Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)<\/strong>, and operational command positions in the <strong>Border Security Force (BSF)<\/strong>. These positions underscore his expertise in <strong>counter-terrorism, internal security, and complex inter-agency investigations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_Appointment_Matters_for_National_Security\"><\/span><strong>Why This Appointment Matters for National Security<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NIA is India\u2019s primary federal agency for investigating <strong>terrorism, national security threats, and related offences<\/strong>, operating under the <strong>National Investigation Agency Act of 2008<\/strong>. As DG, Aggarwal is now responsible for steering the agency\u2019s efforts to tackle organised terror networks, radicalisation, terror financing, and cross-border criminal conspiracies. With his leadership tenure set to last until <strong>31 August 2028<\/strong>, he will oversee some of the most sensitive and strategic investigations in India\u2019s internal security framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Continuity_and_Leadership_Transition\"><\/span><strong>Strategic Continuity and Leadership Transition<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aggarwal\u2019s appointment followed the ACC\u2019s approval for the early return of his predecessor, allowing for <strong>smooth leadership continuity within the NIA<\/strong>. The formal elevation from interim head to full-time DG signals the government\u2019s confidence in his capabilities and reinforces the stability of counter-terror operations crucial for public safety and national security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Rakesh-Aggarwal-NIA-DG\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"Rakesh Aggarwal NIA DG\" title=\"Rakesh Aggarwal NIA DG\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rakesh Aggarwal NIA DG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_is_Important_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span><strong>Why This News is Important for Government Exam Aspirants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Significance_in_National_Security_and_Civil_Services_Context\"><\/span><strong>1. Significance in National Security and Civil Services Context<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding key changes in leadership of India\u2019s internal security apparatus is essential for exams like <strong>UPSC Civil Services<\/strong>, <strong>State PSCs<\/strong>, <strong>SSC CGL<\/strong>, and police service examinations. The NIA plays a critical role in enforcing anti-terror laws, handling terror financing cases, and coordinating high-stakes investigations across states and international jurisdictions \u2014 topics often tested in the <strong>General Studies (GS) Paper-II and GS Paper-III<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Bureaucratic_Structure_and_Governance\"><\/span><strong>2. Bureaucratic Structure and Governance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment also highlights how the <strong>Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)<\/strong> functions \u2014 a topic in governance and polity sections of competitive exams. The ACC, chaired by the Prime Minister, approves appointments for top posts in central agencies, reflecting executive decision-making processes within India\u2019s administrative framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Career_Profile_Insights\"><\/span><strong>3. Career Profile Insights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Detailed knowledge of senior officials like Rakesh Aggarwal \u2014 their cadre, batch, career trajectory, and roles in strategic organisations like NSG, SPG, CBI, and NIA \u2014 helps aspirants build context around bureaucratic and investigative hierarchies, which can be directly relevant for interview stages or personality tests in exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Background_of_NIA_and_Its_Leadership_Evolution\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context: Background of NIA and Its Leadership Evolution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origins_and_Purpose_of_the_NIA\"><\/span><strong>Origins and Purpose of the NIA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>National Investigation Agency (NIA)<\/strong> was established through the <strong>NIA Act, 2008<\/strong>, following the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks to create a specialised federal agency tasked with probing terrorism and related national security offenses. It was conceived to ensure <strong>uniformity of investigation standards<\/strong>, strengthen prosecutorial success, and centralise anti-terror efforts across states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_the_Director_General_DG\"><\/span><strong>Role of the Director General (DG)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Director General of the NIA<\/strong> is the head of the agency and reports to the <strong>Minister of Home Affairs<\/strong>. This position is typically held by a <strong>senior IPS officer<\/strong>, reflecting the interconnectedness of policing, investigation, and national security administration. The DG\u2019s leadership is central to the implementation of India\u2019s anti-terror strategy, coordination with international agencies, and handling of high-profile terror conspiracies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leadership_Transition_and_Continuity\"><\/span><strong>Leadership Transition and Continuity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, the NIA has seen several leadership changes, each bringing new strategic emphasis and operational direction. Rakesh Aggarwal\u2019s appointment on <strong>15 January 2026<\/strong> marks the latest in this evolutionary leadership line, following his interim role and formal elevation to DG to ensure institutional stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CRakesh_Aggarwal_Appointed_NIA_Director_General%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from \u201cRakesh Aggarwal Appointed NIA Director General\u201d<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>S.No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Senior IPS officer Rakesh Aggarwal has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the NIA.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>He is a 1994-batch IPS officer from the Himachal Pradesh cadre.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>His appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Aggarwal\u2019s tenure as DG will continue until August 31, 2028, or until further orders.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The leadership transition ensures continuity in India&#8217;s counter-terrorism and national security efforts.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rakesh Aggarwal NIA DG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Who_is_the_newly_appointed_Director_General_of_NIA\"><\/span><strong>1. Who is the newly appointed Director General of NIA?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Government of India appointed <strong>Rakesh Aggarwal<\/strong>, a 1994-batch IPS officer from Himachal Pradesh cadre, as the new DG of the National Investigation Agency (NIA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_is_the_tenure_of_Rakesh_Aggarwal_as_NIA_DG\"><\/span><strong>2. What is the tenure of Rakesh Aggarwal as NIA DG?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His tenure as Director General is set to continue until <strong>31 August 2028<\/strong>, or until further orders from the Government of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_the_role_of_the_National_Investigation_Agency_NIA\"><\/span><strong>3. What is the role of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NIA is India\u2019s premier federal agency for <strong>investigating terrorism, terror financing, and cross-border criminal conspiracies<\/strong>, established under the <strong>NIA Act, 2008<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Which_committee_approved_Rakesh_Aggarwals_appointment_as_NIA_DG\"><\/span><strong>4. Which committee approved Rakesh Aggarwal\u2019s appointment as NIA DG?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)<\/strong>, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved his appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_are_the_key_responsibilities_of_the_NIA_DG\"><\/span><strong>5. What are the key responsibilities of the NIA DG?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DG leads the agency in <strong>counter-terrorism operations, complex investigations, coordinating with state and central law enforcement, and ensuring national security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_other_important_roles_has_Rakesh_Aggarwal_held\"><\/span><strong>6. What other important roles has Rakesh Aggarwal held?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He has served in the <strong>NSG, SPG, CBI, BSF, and as Special Director General of NIA<\/strong>, showcasing his experience in counter-terrorism and law enforcement leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Why_is_the_appointment_of_the_NIA_DG_significant_for_exams\"><\/span><strong>7. 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