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Exercise : Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
  • Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
1.
Which leader was elected by the ruling BJP legislature party to become the next Chief Minister of Manipur as President’s Rule neared its end?
N. Biren Singh
Okram Ibobi Singh
Thongam Biswajit Singh
Yumnam Khemchand Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Yumnam Khemchand Singh was elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party in Manipur, paving the way for the formation of a new state government. His selection comes at a critical time as President’s Rule, imposed after prolonged ethnic violence and political instability, is set to end. A senior BJP leader and two-time MLA from Singjamei, Singh has served as Speaker of the Manipur Assembly and as a cabinet minister. Seen as an experienced administrator with strong organisational backing, his elevation signals a political reset and an effort to restore stability, governance, and public confidence in the violence-affected state.

2.
Who has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet for appointment as Director in the Department of Defence under the Central Staffing Scheme?
Ritu Mahajan
Sunita Verma
M Anitha
Poonam Gupta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
M Anitha, an officer of the Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) from the 2007 batch, has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet for appointment as Director in the Department of Defence. Her posting is under the Central Staffing Scheme, which enables experienced civil servants to serve in key positions across central ministries. She will join the Department of Defence on a lateral shift from the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management, where she was serving as Director. The appointment reflects the government’s approach of leveraging administrative expertise for strategic and policy-oriented roles.

3.
Which port authority won the first prize at the Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025?
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
Mumbai Port Authority
Paradip Port Authority
Chennai Port Authority
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Paradip Port Authority received the first prize at the Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025, presented by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The recognition was awarded for its exceptional performance in maintaining cleanliness, promoting sustainability, and encouraging community involvement. The authority implemented several impactful initiatives, including large-scale public participation in sanitation drives and an extensive green campaign that led to the planting of around 40,000 saplings. Additionally, welfare measures for Safai Mitras were undertaken, reflecting a commitment to worker well-being. These efforts highlight the port’s role in promoting environmental responsibility and sustainable development practices.

4.
Who assumed additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Shipyard Limited with effect from January 31, 2026?
Cmde Girideep Singh
R. K. Mathur
Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan
Capt. Ganti Venkateswarlu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Capt. Ganti Venkateswarlu assumed additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Shipyard Limited following the superannuation of Cmde Girideep Singh on January 31, 2026. Prior to this appointment, he was serving as Director (Shipbuilding) at HSL and had been closely associated with major shipbuilding and refit initiatives. The leadership transition comes at a significant time, as the shipyard has completed important refit projects and made steady progress on large-scale programmes for the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard, reinforcing HSL’s strategic role in India’s maritime and defence manufacturing ecosystem.

5.
Who has assumed additional charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Western Coalfields Limited from February 1, 2026?
Harish Duhan
Pramod Agrawal
Anil Kumar Jain
Rakesh Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Harish Duhan has assumed the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director of Western Coalfields Limited from February 1, 2026, while continuing his role as CMD of South Eastern Coalfields Limited. The responsibility has been assigned for a period of three months or until further orders, whichever is earlier. With over 35 years of experience as a mining engineer, he has held several senior leadership positions across key coal subsidiaries such as Western Coalfields Limited, Central Coalfields Limited, and Northern Coalfields Limited, reflecting his extensive expertise in the coal and mining sector.