Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Exercise : Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
  • Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
486.
Who has been appointed as the new President of ASSOCHAM?
Sanjay Nayar
Ajay Singh
Chandrasekaran
Mukesh Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sanjay Nayar, a prominent figure in global financial markets and former Chief Executive of KKR India, has been appointed as the new President of ASSOCHAM, bringing extensive experience in financial and capital markets to the role.

487.
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.

488.
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.

489.
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.

490.
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.