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UPPSC 2021 GS-I Current Affairs
Question

Who among the following has been appointed as first Women Treasury Secretary in United States of America ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Janet Yellen

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Janet Yellen”.
Janet Yellen has been appointed as first Women Treasury Secretary in United States of America. She was confirmed by the Senate in a broad bipartisan support of 84-15 votes.

The 74-year-old eminent economist is also the Former chairperson of the Federal Reserve during the Global Financial Crisis.

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