Current Affairs - Persons

Exercise : Persons - Latest Current Affairs
  • Persons - Latest Current Affairs
151.
Which company's CEO, Arvind Krishna, recently joined the Board of Directors of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF)?
Microsoft
Google
Amazon
IBM
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Arvind Krishna, CEO of IBM, has joined the Board of Directors of the US India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF). This appointment reflects his leadership and expertise in driving market transitions in areas such as hybrid cloud business, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence.

152.
Who became the first Sri Lankan player to score a double century in One Day Internationals (ODIs)?
Dimuth Karunaratne
Angelo Mathews
Kusal Mendis
Pathum Nissanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pathum Nissanka made history in Sri Lankan cricket by scoring an unbeaten double-century in an ODI match against Afghanistan, becoming the first player from Sri Lanka to achieve this milestone.

153.
Who revealed the book titled "Artificial Intelligence and National Security" at Pune's Defence Literature Festival?
General Anil Chauhan
General Vivek Ram Chaudhari
General Manoj Pande
General R Hari Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan unveiled the book "Artificial Intelligence and National Security" at Pune's Defence Literature Festival. This significant announcement blends India's rich cultural heritage with contemporary national security strategies, emphasizing the fusion of tradition and innovation.

154.
Who broke the world record for the most time spent in space?
Gennady Padalka
Oleg Kononenko
Nikolai Rukavishnikov
Vladimir Shatalov
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The world record for the most time spent in space was broken by Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, surpassing the previous record held by Gennady Padalka. The Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko spent more than 878 days and 12 hours in space, surpassing fellow Russian Gennady Padalka, who set the previous record of 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes, and 48 seconds in 2015.

155.
Who is the author of the book "KASHMIR: Travels in Paradise on Earth," 2024?
Romesh Bhattacharji
Shamas Faqir
Vikram Seth
Jhumpa Lahiri
Answer: Option
Explanation:
"KASHMIR: Travels in Paradise on Earth" is authored by Romesh Bhattacharji, an experienced trekker, providing detailed insights into the topography and geography of Kashmir before the onset of militancy.