Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Exercise : Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
  • Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
661.
Who has been honoured with the M.S. Swaminathan Award for contributions as a scientist and extension specialist in the field of agronomy?
B.R. Kamboj
Harendra Kumar
Anil Sharma
Chitra Patel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University's Vice Chancellor, Prof. B.R. Kamboj, received the prestigious M.S. Swaminathan Award for his notable contributions to agronomy as a scientist and extension specialist.

662.
Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kia India?
Tae Jin Park
Sung-Mo Yoon
Ji-Hoon Kim
Gwanggu Lee
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gwanggu Lee has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kia India, succeeding Tae Jin Park. The transition signifies a significant leadership change for the company.

663.
Who has been recently appointed as the new Managing Director of Nivea India?
Karan Singh
Neha Sharma
Geetika Mehta
Arjun Patel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Geetika Mehta has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Nivea India, leveraging her extensive experience in the FMCG sector.

664.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Power Grid Corporation?
Ravindra Kumar Tyagi
Harini Patel
Anil Sharma
Rahul Singhania
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ravindra Kumar Tyagi has been appointed as the new CMD of Power Grid Corporation, succeeding Sreekant Kandikuppa.

665.
Who has been appointed as the Director General of Fire Service, Civil Defence & Home Guards under the Ministry of Home Affairs?
Rajendra Singh
Sudhanshu Sarangi
Vivek Srivastava
Santosh Kumar Upadhyay
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vivek Srivastava, a seasoned 1989-batch IPS officer of Gujarat cadre, has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for the position of Director General of Fire Service, Civil Defence & Home Guards in the Ministry of Home Affairs.