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National and International Appointments

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National and international appointments track the latest leaders in government, banking, and public institutions. Questions cover Chief Ministers, Election Commissioners, and board chairmen. Review these current affairs to stay prepared for the general awareness section.

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National and International Appointments Questions

Multiple choice

In September 2016, who among the following took charge as the Chairman and Managing Director of Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL), an undertaking of the Department of Atomic Energy?

  1. Debashish Ghosh

  2. Sanjeev Sood

  3. Diwakar Acharya

  4. C. K. Asnani

  5. Rajiv Gauba
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

C. K. Asnani took charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) in September 2016. UCIL is a Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy responsible for uranium mining and processing in India. This is a factual appointment detail from 2016.

Multiple choice

Who among the following was given additional charge as governor of Tamil Nadu in September 2016?

  1. Vajubhai Vala

  2. P. Sathasivam

  3. E. S. L. Narasimhan

  4. C. Vidyasagar Rao

  5. Kiran Bedi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Following the resignation of Tamil Nadu Governor K. Rosaiah in August 2016, Maharashtra Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao was given the additional charge of Tamil Nadu. He held this dual responsibility until a permanent appointment was made.

Multiple choice

Name the current (2011) chairman of Union Bank of India

  1. M.V. Nair

  2. K.R. Narayan

  3. O.P. Bhatt

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

M.V. Nair was the Chairman and Managing Director of Union Bank of India in 2011. This is a factual question about banking leadership positions. The other options are incorrect - K.R. Narayan was a former President of India, O.P. Bhatt was associated with SBI.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the manager of wakf?

  1. Mutawalli

  2. Mujawar

  3. Sajjadanashin

  4. Khuddam

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The moment the wakf is created, all rights of property pass out of the wakif and vest in the almighty. The manager of the wakf is called mutawalli. Neither a minor nor a person of unsound mind can be appointed a mutawalli.

Multiple choice

Who among the following was the Minister of External Affairs in 2009?

  1. Lalu Pradash Yadav

  2. Pranab Mukherjee

  3. Manmohan Singh

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Pranab Mukherjee served as the Minister of External Affairs from 2009-2012 in the UPA-II government led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Manmohan Singh was the Prime Minister (not External Affairs Minister), and Lalu Prasad Yadav served as Railway Minister. 'None of these' is incorrect as option B accurately identifies Pranab Mukherjee, who later became President of India.

Multiple choice

Who was the Chairman of the Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers in 2011?

  1. Ashim Pandey

  2. Ashim Dasgupta

  3. Birander Panday

  4. Sumit Goswami
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ashim Dasgupta, the former Finance Minister of West Bengal, chaired the Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers in 2011 during the GST rollout discussions. This committee was crucial for center-state coordination on tax reform. The other options appear to be fictitious or incorrectly spelled names, making 'Ashim Dasgupta' the only recognizable and correct choice.