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Exercise : Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
  • Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
681.
For what achievement was Havildar Varinder Singh awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal?
Leading a humanitarian mission
Developing Multipurpose Octocopter
Establishing a new military outpost
Negotiating a trade agreement
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Havildar Varinder Singh received the Vishisht Seva Medal for his remarkable contribution to military technology, specifically for his role in developing the Multipurpose Octocopter, which demonstrates innovation in drone technology and its versatility in military operations.
Date : 2024-02-15
682.
Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SBICAPS?
Rajay Kumar Sinha
Virendra Bansal
Jayanta Bhattacharya
Deepak Kumar Lalla
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Virendra Bansal has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SBICAPS, the investment banking arm of State Bank of India (SBI). He succeeds Rajay Kumar Sinha and is tasked with leading the organization into a new chapter.
Date : 2024-02-15
683.
Who has assumed the role of Chairman & Managing Director of IRCTC?
Mr. Sanjay Kumar Jain
Mr. Ajit Kumar
Mr. Lokiah Ravikumar
Mr. K.K. Mishra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mr. Sanjay Kumar Jain, an accomplished Indian Railway Traffic Services (IRTS) Officer of the 1990 batch, has assumed the pivotal role of Chairman & Managing Director of IRCTC. With over three decades of experience, Mr. Jain brings significant leadership skills and expertise to the position.
Date : 2024-02-15
684.
Which country was honoured with the 9th GovTech Prize for its AI-Powered Road Safety Initiative at the World Government Summit 2024?
United States
Japan
India
United Kingdom
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India was honoured with the 9th GovTech Prize at the World Government Summit 2024 in the United Arab Emirates for its innovative use of artificial intelligence in enhancing government services, particularly in the field of road safety.
Date : 2024-02-14
685.
Who has been elected as the President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the term 2024-25?
CA. Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal
CA. Charanjot Singh Nanda
CA. Nirmal Jain
CA. Kumar Mangalam Birla
Answer: Option
Explanation:
CA. Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal has been elected as the President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the term 2024-25. This leadership transition signals a new phase for ICAI, reaffirming its commitment to professional excellence and regulatory standards.
Date : 2024-02-14
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