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Exercise : Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
  • Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
606.
Who has been appointed as India’s ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva?
Rajesh Kumar Singh
Senthil Pandian C
Anjali Sharma
Prakash Verma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Senthil Pandian C, a 2002 IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as India's ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva, succeeding Brajendra Navnit.
Date : 2024-01-11
607.
Who has recently been appointed as Additional Secretary and Director General (Acquisition) in the Defence Ministry?
Rajiv Gauba
Amitabh Kant
Samir Kumar Sinha
Arvind Subramanian
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Samir Kumar Sinha has assumed the role of Additional Secretary and Director General (Acquisition) in the Defence Ministry as part of a recent bureaucratic reshuffle.
Date : 2024-01-10
608.
Who has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PhonePe's international payments business?
Ritesh Pai
Vikram Sharma
Rahul Chari
Bhavish Aggarwal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ritesh Pai has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PhonePe's international payments business in a strategic move by the Walmart-owned fintech firm. This decision aligns with India's goal to globalize the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
Date : 2024-01-09
609.
Who has recently assumed the role of Secretary of the Railway Board as of January 9, 2024?
Aruna Nayar
Sunil Kumar
R.V.P.S. Murthy
P.Madhusudhan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Aruna Nayar, a 1987 IRPS officer, has recently taken over as the Secretary of the Railway Board, making history as the first IRPS officer empanelled in the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) at level-16. She brings extensive experience in various capacities across the Railways and IT Ministry.
Date : 2024-01-09
610.
Who has officially assumed the role of Secretary General of BIMSTEC, succeeding Tenzin Lekphell?
M Shahidul Islam
Indra Mani Pandey
Sumith Nakandala
Kavita Krishnamurthy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey, a seasoned Indian diplomat, has taken on the role of Secretary General of BIMSTEC, succeeding Tenzin Lekphell from Bhutan.
Date : 2024-01-09
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