Question

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

  1. Lyoyd Austin
  2. Janet Yellen
  3. Merrick Gardand
  4. Tullipan

Answer:

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.