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Exercise : Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
  • Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
631.
Which two airports were jointly awarded the 'Best Airport of the Year' at the Wings India Awards 2024?
Mumbai and Chennai
Bengaluru and Delhi
Hyderabad and Kolkata
Jaipur and Kochi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'Best Airport of the Year' award at the Wings India Awards 2024 was jointly given to Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport and Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the aviation industry.
Date : 2024-01-20
632.
Who has been appointed as the new CEO of PepsiCo India?
Ahmed El Sheikh
Indra Nooyi
Jagrut Kotecha
Pawan Kumar Goenka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jagrut Kotecha, currently the Chief Commercial Officer for PepsiCo in Africa, Middle East, and South Asia (AMESA), has been appointed as the new CEO of PepsiCo India, succeeding Ahmed El Sheikh. The strategic realignment is set to take effect in March 2024.
Date : 2024-01-20
633.
Who is the author of the novel "Conversations with Aurangzeb," which is a unique blend of historical narrative and satirical commentary?
Nandini Krishnan
Shah Jahan
Charu Nivedita
Amish Tripathi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
"Conversations with Aurangzeb" is a novel by the Tamil literary icon Charu Nivedita, skillfully translated into English by Nandini Krishnan. The book offers readers a distinctive combination of historical narrative and satirical commentary, providing a fresh perspective on both historical and contemporary themes.
Date : 2024-01-20
634.
Who is set to receive the 'Assam Baibhav' award, Assam's highest civilian honor, on February 10th, for significant contributions to the field of justice and jurisprudence?
Ranjan Gogoi
Sharad Arvind Bobde
N. V. Ramana
Uday Umesh Lalit
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ranjan Gogoi, former Chief Justice of India and current Rajya Sabha MP, will be honoured with the prestigious 'Assam Baibhav' award, recognizing his notable contributions to the field of justice and jurisprudence. The award ceremony is scheduled for February 10th.
Date : 2024-01-19
635.
Who has been appointed as the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)?
Imtiaz Ismail Parray
V.K. Singh
Daljit Singh Chaudhary
Archana Ramasundram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Daljit Singh Chaudhary, a 1990-batch IPS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has been named the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, with the appointment extending up to November 30, 2025.
Date : 2024-01-19
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