Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Exercise : Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
  • Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
546.
Which organization's Unified Shared Service Centre (USSC) won the first prize at the 9th Global Procurement Summit 2024?
NTPC
BHEL
ONGC
IOC
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NTPC's innovative USSC was awarded the first prize at the 9th Global Procurement Summit 2024 for its strategic initiative, bringing uniformity, standardization, and process simplification in procurement practices.

547.
Who has been appointed as the Managing Director of Boeing Defence India?
Nikhil Joshi
Dave Komendat
Shalini Grover
Akhil Prasad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nikhil Joshi has been appointed as the managing director of Boeing Defence India (BDI). This strategic move aims to strengthen Boeing's operations in India, emphasizing its commitment to advancing India's defence capabilities and modernization efforts.

548.
Which bank won the Best Technology Bank of the Year Award at the 19th IBA Annual Banking Technology Conference?
ICICI Bank
South Indian Bank
IDFC FIRST Bank
HDFC Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South Indian Bank was honoured with the Best Technology Bank of the Year Award at the 19th IBA Annual Banking Technology Conference. CEO PR Seshadri received several awards, highlighting the bank's technological advancements and achievements.

549.
For what achievement was Havildar Varinder Singh awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal?
Leading a humanitarian mission
Developing Multipurpose Octocopter
Establishing a new military outpost
Negotiating a trade agreement
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Havildar Varinder Singh received the Vishisht Seva Medal for his remarkable contribution to military technology, specifically for his role in developing the Multipurpose Octocopter, which demonstrates innovation in drone technology and its versatility in military operations.

550.
Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SBICAPS?
Rajay Kumar Sinha
Virendra Bansal
Jayanta Bhattacharya
Deepak Kumar Lalla
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Virendra Bansal has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SBICAPS, the investment banking arm of State Bank of India (SBI). He succeeds Rajay Kumar Sinha and is tasked with leading the organization into a new chapter.