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Exercise : Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
  • Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
1.
Who has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Saudi Arabia by the Government of India?
Varun Bhardwaj
Rahul Singh
Himanshu Gupta
Vipul
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Veteran Diplomat Vipul, a 1998-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Before this appointment, he was serving as India’s Ambassador to Qatar and had previously held several important diplomatic positions, including Consul General of India in Dubai and Joint Secretary (Gulf) in the Ministry of External Affairs. With nearly three decades of diplomatic experience and deep expertise in Gulf affairs, Vipul is expected to play a significant role in strengthening India’s relations with Saudi Arabia in areas such as energy, trade, investment, defence cooperation, and regional security.

2.
Who has been appointed as India’s next Executive Director at the World Bank by the Government of India?
Neelkanth Mishra
Raghuram Rajan
Arvind Subramanian
Parameswaran Iyer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Neelkanth Mishra, a distinguished economist and policy expert, has been appointed as India’s next Executive Director at the World Bank. He will represent the South Asian constituency comprising India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka for a three-year term. Before this appointment, he served as Chief Economist at Axis Bank and held several important positions, including membership in the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, UIDAI, and TRAI. With extensive experience in economic research, financial markets, and public policy, Mishra is expected to strengthen India’s voice in international economic decision-making and contribute significantly to discussions at the World Bank.

3.
Who was appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Protean eGov Technologies from June 1, 2026?
Prashant Kumar
Ravneet Gill
Rana Kapoor
Ajay Rajan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ajay Rajan assumed charge as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Protean eGov Technologies on June 1, 2026. With more than three decades of experience in banking, fintech, digital transformation, and technology-driven innovation, he is expected to lead the company's next phase of growth. Before joining Protean, he held senior leadership roles at YES Bank, overseeing areas such as transaction banking, government business, multinational banking, and Digital Public Infrastructure initiatives. He also spent nearly two decades at Deutsche Bank, including serving as Global Head of Fintech. Under his leadership, Protean aims to expand its capabilities in AI-enabled solutions, Digital Public Infrastructure, and international markets.

4.
Who was appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Patna High Court on June 3, 2026?
Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai
Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo
Justice Dinesh Maheshwari
Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court on June 3, 2026, through a notification issued by the Central Government. The appointment was made by the President of India based on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. She succeeded Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo, who retired on June 4, 2026. Before this elevation, she served as a Judge of the Sikkim High Court since April 2015 and held the position of Acting Chief Justice on multiple occasions. She also achieved the distinction of being the first woman from Sikkim to be elevated as a High Court Judge.

5.
Who assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy on 31 May 2026?
Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
Admiral R. Hari Kumar
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
Admiral Karambir Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy on 31 May 2026, succeeding Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi. Commissioned into the Navy in 1987, he has nearly four decades of distinguished service and is a specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare. During his career, he commanded several important naval vessels, including INS Vikramaditya, and held key leadership positions such as Commander of the Western Fleet, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, and Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. A highly qualified officer with extensive academic credentials, he has also been honoured with the PVSM, AVSM, and VSM for his exceptional service to the nation.