Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Exercise : Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
  • Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
536.
Who has been honoured with the prestigious Shaw Prize in Astronomy for 2024?
Sudha Murty
Srinivas R. Kulkarni
Swee Lay Thein
Peter Sarnak
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Srinivas R. Kulkarni, an Indian-origin U.S. scientist, has been awarded the prestigious Shaw Prize in Astronomy for 2024, recognizing his groundbreaking discoveries and contributions to the field of astronomy.

537.
Which country's Ambassador was awarded the First-Class Medal of Independence by the UAE President?
Vietnam
Paraguay
France
Barbados
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UAE President conferred the First-Class Medal of Independence on Jose Aguero Avila, the outgoing Ambassador of Paraguay, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between Paraguay and the UAE. This acknowledgement highlights the commitment of both countries to fostering diplomatic ties and cooperation.

538.
Which company secured the third rank in the world for the Talent Development category at the ATD BEST Awards 2024?
NTPC
REC
Tata Group
Infosys
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NTPC, a public sector company, achieved the third rank globally in the Talent Development category at the ATD BEST Awards 2024, highlighting its exemplary human resource management practices and commitment to employee growth and development.

539.
Who has taken the oath of office and secrecy as a Member of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC)?
R. K. Singh
Ramesh Babu
Jishnu Barua
Arun Goyal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shri Ramesh Babu V. has been sworn in as a Member of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) on May 21, 2024. With his extensive experience, including serving as the Director (Operations) at NTPC, he brings valuable expertise to the regulatory authority.

540.
Who has been appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the International Aluminium Institute?
John Slaven
David Miller
Sarah Johnson
Michael Smith
Answer: Option
Explanation:
John Slaven, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vedanta Aluminium, has been appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the International Aluminium Institute (IAI). In this role, he will lead global initiatives to promote sustainability and highlight the crucial role of aluminium in advancing towards a zero-carbon future.