Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Exercise : Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
  • Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
6.
Who was reappointed for a second term as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, starting September 1, 2025?
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Kristalina Georgieva
Antonio Guterres
Amina Mohamed
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first woman and first African to lead the WTO, was reappointed for a second term. This decision highlights her significant contributions and the strong support from African nations. Her leadership role represents a pivotal moment for diversity and gender representation in global economic governance. Her reappointment was expedited to avoid uncertainties linked to potential political disruptions.

7.
Who has been appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of NSDL?
Sanjiv Chadha
Gagan Rai
Sandeep Bakhshi
Vijay Chandok
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vijay Chandok has taken over as the Managing Director and CEO of National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL), India’s first securities depository. With a notable track record, including his tenure as MD & CEO of ICICI Securities and his role as Executive Director on the board of ICICI Bank, he brings extensive experience in financial management. His leadership comes as NSDL achieves a significant milestone of ₹500 lakh crore in assets under custody.

8.
Who has been recommended for the CMD position at HPCL by the MoPNG's Search-cum-Selection Committee?
Amit Garg
Vineet Jain
Sunita Sharma
Anil Mehta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amit Garg, HPCL's Director (Marketing), was recommended for the CMD position by the MoPNG's Search-cum-Selection Committee. With over 35 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, including expertise in sourcing, logistics, and sales, Garg has demonstrated significant leadership capabilities. He assumed the Director (Marketing) role in December 2023 and participated in the CMD selection process, which concluded on November 13, 2024.

9.
Who has been recommended for the Supreme Court Judge appointment by the Supreme Court Collegium?
Justice Suresh Kumar
Justice Anita Desai
Justice Manmohan
Justice Arvind Gupta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, has recommended Justice Manmohan, the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, for appointment as a Supreme Court Judge. Justice Manmohan, who joined the Delhi High Court in 2008 and became its Chief Justice on September 29, 2024, is set to fill one of the two pending vacancies in the Supreme Court, which has a sanctioned strength of 34 judges.

10.
Which ministry won the Gold for Excellence in display at IITF 2024?
Ministry of Environment
Ministry of Commerce
Ministry of Mines
Ministry of Tourism
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Mines won the Gold award for excellence in display at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Competing against 49 ministries, its pavilion attracted over 80,000 visitors by showcasing innovation, heritage, and sustainability. The IITF 2024 theme, "Vocal for Local, Local to Global," emphasized promoting Indian craftsmanship and global outreach. This recognition underscores the ministry’s commitment to presenting its initiatives effectively to the public.