Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Exercise : Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
  • Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
581.
Who has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to Russia?
Narendra Singh
Rahul Sharma
Vinay Kumar
Sanjeev Gupta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vinay Kumar, a 1992 batch IFS officer currently serving as India's Ambassador to Myanmar, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Russia, aiming to strengthen the strategic partnership between India and Russia.

582.
Who was announced as the National Icon in the PwD category at the inclusive cricket match organized by ECI and BCCI?
Nikhil Chopra
Shri Rajiv Kumar
Sheetal Devi
Gyanesh Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sheetal Devi, a renowned Para-archer and Arjuna Awardee was announced as the National Icon in the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category during the exhibition cricket match organized by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

583.
Who has been appointed as the President of 'One Kotak' by Kotak Mahindra Bank?
C S Rajan
Ashok Vaswani
C Jayaram Amit Desai
Jaideep Hansraj
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jaideep Hansraj has been appointed as the Group President - One Kotak by Kotak Mahindra Bank, effective from April 1, 2024. This appointment aims to enhance internal collaboration and deliver enhanced customer value under the 'One Kotak' framework.

584.
Who has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)?
Nidhi Chhibber
Rajeev Kumar Mital
Rahul Singh
A P Das Joshi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Senior bureaucrat Rahul Singh has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), succeeding Nidhi Chhibber. This appointment is part of a senior-level bureaucratic reshuffle by the Centre.

585.
Who secured another six-year term in the recent Russian election?
Dmitry Medvedev
Ella Pamfilova
Vladimir Putin
Leonid Slutsky
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vladimir Putin secured his sixth term in the Russian election with a commanding lead of 76.1% of the vote, marking his continued dominance in Russian politics and extending his tenure to a total of 24 years in power.