Who is the Executive Head of State of India?

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The correct answer is PresidentKey Points

The President of India is the head of state and the supreme commander of the Indian Armed Forces.
However, the President is a largely ceremonial post, with most executive powers vested in the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.
The President is elected by an electoral college consisting of the members of Parliament and the state legislative assemblies.
The term of office of the President is five years.
The current President of India is Droupadi Murmu, who took office on July 25, 2022.
She is the first tribal woman to be elected President of India.

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Here are some of the powers and duties of the President of India:
- Appoints the Prime Minister and other ministers on the advice of the Prime Minister.
- Approves the appointment of the Chief Justice of India and other judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.
- Declares war or peace.
- Negotiates and signs treaties and agreements with foreign countries.
- Assents to or withholds assent to bills passed by Parliament.
- Grants pardons, reprieves, and remissions of punishment.
- Summons, prorogues and dissolves Parliament.
The President is also the guardian of the Constitution and is responsible for upholding the values and principles enshrined in it.