Ajit Doval is known as a key figure in India's strategic affairs, remains the National Security Advisor (NSA). In light of his ongoing tenure and recent developments, which of the following statements best reflects his current status as of July 2025?
Having been reappointed for a fresh term in June 2024, his current position is co-terminus with the Prime Minister's term and he holds the rank of a Cabinet Minister.
Evaluate each option against the current facts.
(A) Wrong: Ajit Doval has been NSA since 2014. His current term is his third, beginning June 2024 (not 2025), not a 'first independent term'.
(B) Wrong: The NSA holds the rank of a Cabinet Minister, not Cabinet Secretary. The appointment is co-terminus with the Prime Minister's term, not a fixed five-year term.
(C) Correct: On 13 June 2024, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet reappointed Ajit Doval as NSA. As per the official notification, his appointment is co-terminus with the term of the Prime Minister, and he holds the rank of a Cabinet Minister in the Table of Precedence.
(D) Wrong: The National Security Council is chaired by the Prime Minister, not the NSA. The NSA is the principal advisor and ex-officio member; he does not hold voting authority over all defence procurement.
Hence the correct answer is option C.
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