Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Exercise : Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
  • Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
646.
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.

647.
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.

648.
Who has recently been appointed as the CEO of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone?
Rajesh Adani
Ashwani Gupta
Anupam Patel
D Muthukumaran
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ashwani Gupta's recent appointment as CEO of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone signifies a pivotal moment, bringing substantial changes to the leadership structure of India's foremost ports and logistics company.

649.
Which organization was honoured for Encouragement to Sports via Corporate Social Responsibility in the 'Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar'?
Tata Consultancy Services
Reliance Industries
Odisha Mining Corporate Limited
Infosys
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Odisha Mining Corporate Limited was honoured for its encouragement of sports through Corporate Social Responsibility in the 'Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar.'

650.
Who officially assumed the role of Vice Chief of Naval Staff on January 4, 2024?
Admiral Karambir Singh
Dinesh K Tripathi
Sunil Lanba
R. Hari Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM, officially took over as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on January 4, 2024, succeeding in a distinguished naval career.