Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Exercise : Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
  • Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
636.
Who has been appointed as the official brand ambassador for football by Sony Sports Network?
Ranveer Singh
Kartik Aaryan
Ayushmann Khurrana
Varun Dhawan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sony Sports Network has appointed Bollywood heartthrob and Gen Z icon Kartik Aaryan as their official brand ambassador for football, aiming to bring the sport closer to a wider Indian audience and ignite passion across generations.

637.
Who recently assumed the role of India's new High Commissioner to Sri Lanka?
Gopal Baglay
Milinda Moragoda
Santosh Jha
Taranjit Singh Sandhu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Santosh Jha officially took charge as India's new envoy to Sri Lanka, presenting credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe in a ceremony in Colombo. His appointment marks a new phase in India's diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka.

638.
Which airport's Terminal 2 recently received recognition as one of the 'World's most beautiful airports' at UNESCO's 2023 Prix Versailles?
Kempegowda International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport's Terminal 2 was honoured with two prestigious recognitions at UNESCO's 2023 Prix Versailles, being named one of the 'World's Most Beautiful Airports' and securing the coveted 'World Special Prize for an interior 2023.

639.
Who has received approval from SEBI to be appointed as the Chairman of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)?
Sundararaman Ramamurthy
Ramesh Kapoor
Pramod Agrawal
Sanjeev Mehta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SEBI has approved Pramod Agrawal, former Chief of Coal India, to assume the role of Chairman at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), effective from January 17, 2024.

640.
Who is known as the 'Queen of Millet' and was invited to the G20 Summit in commemoration of the 'International Year of Millets'?
Kundra Bati Mandia
Jasra
Raimati Ghiuria
Juana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Raimati Ghiuria, a tribal farmer from Odisha’s Koraput district, earned the title 'Queen of Millet' and was invited to the G20 Summit in recognition of her efforts in preserving 30 varieties of millets and training women in their cultivation.