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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
  1. Basix

  2. Spandana

  3. Sewa

  4. SKS Microfinance

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Explanation

Vikram Akula founded SKS Microfinance, one of India's largest microfinance institutions. He was instrumental in bringing microfinance to scale in India and was recognized globally for his work in financial inclusion.

Multiple choice
  1. NHRC

  2. Law Commission

  3. NCPRC

  4. Finance Commission

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Explanation

Justice S. Rajendra Babu served as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). He was a former Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court and later headed the NHRC, dealing with human rights issues in India.

Multiple choice
  1. Naina Lal Kidwai

  2. Rajeev Chandrashekar

  3. Ashok Naren

  4. Sony Agarwal

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Explanation

Naina Lal Kidwai indeed replaced R.V. Kanoria as the President of FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) in December 2012, becoming the first woman to hold this position. She served as FICCI President for the 2012-13 term and is a prominent figure in Indian banking and business.

Multiple choice
  1. Jyoti Kishan Dutta

  2. Jyodinder Singh

  3. Amar Singh

  4. Susheel Kumar

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Explanation

Jyoti Kishan Dutta served as the Director General (DG) of CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) in 2007. The CRPF is India's largest Central Armed Police Force. This is a specific factual question about a leadership appointment in a paramilitary organization.

Multiple choice
  1. A.K Antony

  2. V.V Singh

  3. Arjun Rampal

  4. Chidambaram

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Explanation

A.K. Antony served as India's Defence Minister from 2006-2014, succeeding Pranab Mukherjee who held the portfolio from 2004-2006. Antony, a senior Congress leader from Kerala, was one of India's longest-serving Defence Ministers and oversaw critical modernization programs during his tenure.

Multiple choice
  1. Dilip Modi

  2. Ashwin Kumar

  3. Swati Parimal

  4. Sajjan Jindal

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Explanation

Dilip Modi served as President of ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) in 2011. He is a prominent industrialist and was leading this influential apex chamber representing various trade and industry sectors in India.

Multiple choice
  1. Roberto Zagha

  2. Steve martin

  3. Royse Abraham

  4. Johnny Evans

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Explanation

Roberto Zagha served as the World Bank Country Director for India in 2011. He was a senior economist who oversaw the World Bank's lending program and development initiatives in India during a critical period of economic growth.

Multiple choice
  1. Somen Mitra

  2. Manas Bhuniya

  3. Pranab Mukherjee

  4. Pradip Bhattacharya

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Pradip Bhattacharya served as President of the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee (WBPCC) in 2011. He was a senior Congress leader from West Bengal and held this position during a period when the party was trying to regain its political foothold in the state.