Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Exercise : Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
  • Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
526.
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.

527.
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.

528.
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.

529.
Who has been elected as the new Chairman of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA)?
Vithya Narayanan
Rajesh Kumar
Arnab Banerjee
Raju Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Arnab Banerjee, the MD & CEO of CEAT Ltd, has been elected as the new Chairman of ATMA, the national industry body for the automotive tyre sector in India, representing a significant industry worth ₹90,000 crore ($11 bn).

530.
Who has been appointed as the new President of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers Association (JNUTA)?
Meenakshi Sundriyal
Pradeep K Shinde
Syed Akhtar Husain
Moushumi Basu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Moushumi Basu, a professor at the School of International Studies, has been appointed as the new President of Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers Association (JNUTA) for the term of 2024-2025, leading a team of office-bearers to address faculty members' needs and concerns.