Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Exercise : Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
  • Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
491.
Which organization won the 15th CIDC Vishwakarma Award for the Barauni – Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline project?
IOCL
GAIL
CIDC
IGGL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
GAIL (India) Limited was honoured with the 15th CIDC Vishwakarma Award for its Barauni – Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline project, a significant milestone in connecting North-East India to the National Gas Grid and delivering environmentally friendly natural gas to the region.

492.
Who was sworn in for his third term as the Egyptian president?
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
Mohammed Morsi
Hosni Mubarak
Anwar Sadat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi secured his third term as the Egyptian president after winning 89.6% of the vote, continuing his leadership until 2030. His tenure has been marked by economic challenges and recent signs of recovery with significant investments and loan influx.

493.
Who was honoured with the Distinguished Overseas Dental Specialist title at the National Fame Awards 2024?
Gauahar Khan
Dia Mirza
Karthik Kommuri
Narayanmoorthy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr Karthik Kommuri was honoured with the Distinguished Overseas Dental Specialist (Orthodontics and Orofacial Pain) title at the National Fame Awards 2024 for his exceptional patient care and commitment to contemporary practice in orthodontics and dentistry.

494.
Who was unanimously elected as the Chairman of NCDFI?
Dr Mangal Jit Rai
Shamalbhai B. Patel
Randhir Singh
Meenesh Shah
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr Meenesh Shah was elected as the Chairman of NCDFI, the National Cooperative Dairy Federation, in a smooth election process overseen by Praveen Chaudhary, IAS. This appointment reflects the confidence of the organization in Dr. Shah's leadership and expertise in the dairy industry.

495.
Who has been appointed as a member of the World Bank Economic Advisory Panel?
Raghuram Rajan
Rakesh Mohan
Urjit Patel
Duvvuri Subbarao
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rakesh Mohan, former RBI deputy governor and president emeritus at CSEP has been appointed to the World Bank's Economic Advisory Panel, chaired by Lord Nicholas Stern, highlighting his expertise in economic policy and international finance.