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Exercise : Persons - Latest Current Affairs
  • Persons - Latest Current Affairs
1.
Who is leading the Indian delegation at the inaugural Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, Switzerland?
Kirti Vardhan Singh
Ashwini Vaishnaw
Jitendra Singh
Piyush Goyal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State, is leading the Indian delegation at the inaugural Global Dialogue on AI Governance held in Geneva, Switzerland. The dialogue is the first session of a universal, multi-stakeholder forum established under the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 79/325. It focuses on key issues such as the social and economic impact of artificial intelligence, bridging AI divides, ensuring safe and trustworthy AI, protecting human rights, and supporting sustainable development. The event also includes the presentation of the first annual report by the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI (IISPA), highlighting AI capabilities and associated risks.

2.
Who announced that he will step down as the Managing Director and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank upon the completion of his term on December 31, 2026?
Ashok Vaswani
Uday Kotak
C. S. Rajan
Shanti Ekambaram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ashok Vaswani announced on June 27, 2026, that he would step down as the Managing Director and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank after completing his term on December 31, 2026. Before joining Kotak Mahindra Bank, he served as the CEO of Barclays UK and held several senior leadership roles at Citigroup and Barclays, particularly in global consumer banking and payments. Kotak Mahindra Bank is India's fourth-largest private sector bank by market capitalisation and assets. Established in 2003, it was the first non-banking financial company (NBFC) in India to be converted into a commercial bank after receiving a banking license from the Reserve Bank of India.

3.
Who became the first Indian to win the Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026 at the II International Festival of Sand Sculpture?
Sudarsan Pattnaik
Anil Kumar
Manas Sahoo
Pradeep Mahapatra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sudarsan Pattnaik became the first Indian artist to win the Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026 at the II International Festival of Sand Sculpture held in Kaliningrad, Russia. His award-winning creation was a three-meter-tall sand sculpture based on the theme of global warming and climate change. The artwork portrayed two contrasting faces of Earth, highlighting the consequences of environmental degradation and the importance of sustainable living and tree plantation. A renowned sand artist from Puri, Odisha, Pattnaik has represented India at numerous international events and has received several prestigious honours, including the Padma Shri, for his contributions to art and cultural diplomacy.

4.
Which Indian peacekeepers are set to receive the Dag Hammarskjold Medal posthumously in 2026?
Harbhajan Singh and Sujit Kumar Pradhan
Rakesh Sharma and Vikram Batra
Manoj Kumar and Arjun Singh
Ajay Yadav and Ravi Mehta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Harbhajan Singh and Sujit Kumar Pradhan are scheduled to be posthumously awarded the United Nations Dag Hammarskjold Medal on May 29, 2026, in recognition of their distinguished service in UN peacekeeping missions. Harbhajan Singh served in MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while Sujit Kumar Pradhan served in UNMISS in South Sudan. The award is presented on International Day of UN Peacekeepers, observed annually on May 29, which commemorates the establishment of the first UN peacekeeping mission in 1948. The Dag Hammarskjold Medal is the highest posthumous honour for peacekeepers, named after the second UN Secretary-General, recognising those who sacrificed their lives in the service of global peace and security.

5.
Who were the Indian-origin scientists conferred the Order of Mapungubwe by President Cyril Ramaphosa on May 21, 2026?
Salim Abdool Karim and Keertan Dheda
Ahmed Zewail and Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
Raghunath Mashelkar and C. N. R. Rao
Devi Shetty and Soumya Swaminathan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South Africa’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Mapungubwe, was conferred on Professors Salim Abdool Karim and Keertan Dheda on May 21, 2026, in Pretoria. They were recognised for their exceptional contributions to medical science, public health epidemiology, and groundbreaking research in HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB). Their work has significantly influenced national health policies and improved public health outcomes. The award is granted to South African citizens whose excellence and achievements benefit both the nation and the global community. Karim received the Order of Mapungubwe in Gold, the highest category within the honour.