Ajit Doval

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1. When was Ajit Doval born?January 20, 1945
2. Where was Ajit Doval born?Ghorkhal, Pauri Garhwal district, United Provinces, British India
3. What is the key role?Principal advisor to the Prime Minister on national and international security matters
4. Who is Ajit Doval and why is he called a super spy?Ajit Doval is a former intelligence chief and India's longest‑serving National Security Advisor. He is called a super spy because he worked in the Intelligence Bureau, leading covert operations and helping keep India safe.
5. How did Ajit Doval start his career?He began as an Indian Police Service officer in Kerala, then joined the Intelligence Bureau. He quickly became a leader in the IB’s operations wing.

Indian Police Service (IPS): A premier civil service of India responsible for maintaining law and order and internal security.
Intelligence Bureau (IB): India's primary domestic intelligence agency tasked with gathering internal security information and counter-intelligence.
National Security Advisor (NSA): A senior government official who provides counsel to the head of government on national security and foreign policy.
Think Tank: A research institute or organization that performs research and advocacy concerning topics such as social policy, political strategy, and economics.