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1. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), succeeding Nitin Gupta?
Ravi Agrawal, a 1988-batch IRS officer, has been appointed as the new chairman of the CBDT, succeeding Nitin Gupta. His appointment extends till June 2025, with a reappointment on a contract basis to ensure continuity in the CBDT’s policy framework. Agrawal's role involves overseeing critical tax policy decisions and managing the Income Tax Department's operations under the Union government's administration.