Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Exercise : Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
  • Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
476.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd.?
Rajesh Agrawal
Santosh Kumar Jha
Ramesh Kumar Singh
Anil Kumar Mishra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Santosh Kumar Jha, an Indian Railway Traffic Services (IRTS) officer of the 1992 batch, has been appointed as the new CMD of Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. His extensive experience and diverse expertise make him well-suited for this role.

477.
Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Axis Capital?
Rajesh Kumar
Amit Gupta
Narendran Singh
Atul Mehra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Atul Mehra has been appointed as the new MD and CEO of Axis Capital, bringing his extensive experience in dealmaking to oversee the investment banking and institutional equities businesses.

478.
Which organization won the SKOCH ESG Award 2024 in the 'Renewable Energy Financing' category?
NTPC Limited
REC Limited
Tata Power
Adani Green Energy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, received the SKOCH ESG Award 2024 in the 'Renewable Energy Financing' category, highlighting its commitment to sustainable financing and promoting renewable energy projects.

479.
Who has assumed charge as the Principal Director General of the Press Information Bureau?
Manish Desai
Neha Sharma
Sheyphali B. Sharan
Rajiv Kumar Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sheyphali B. Sharan has taken charge as the Principal Director General of the Press Information Bureau, succeeding Manish Desai. Her extensive experience in media publicity and her previous roles make her well-suited for this position.

480.
Who has been honoured with the 'International Culture Award' for the year 2024?
Meena Charanda
Rajesh Kumar
Pooja Sharma
Sunil Verma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Professor Meena Charanda, Principal of Kalindi College, Delhi University, has been awarded the prestigious 'International Culture Award' for the year 2024 in recognition of her remarkable contributions to education, social service, and research in political science.