- Pradeep Singh Kharola has replaced Subodh Kumar Singh as new Director General (DG) of National Testing Agency (NTA).
- Pradeep Singh Kharola is a 1985 batch Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer.
- Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved assignment of additional charge of the post of DG, NTA, and Ministry of Education to Pradeep Singh Kharola.
- Kharola is Chairman and Managing Director, India Trade Promotion Organisation.
- He has been given additional charge till appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
National Testing Agency
- It was established in November 2017. Pradeep Kumar Joshi is the current chairperson of NTA.
- It is an autonomous agency under the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education.
- It has been established to conduct entrance examinations for admission/fellowship in higher educational institutions.