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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

Who was the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth in 2007?

  1. Kenneth Kaunda

  2. Dr. Oliver Tomo

  3. Sridath Ramphal

  4. Don McKinnon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Don McKinnon from New Zealand served as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth from 2000-2008. Kenneth Kaunda is former Zambian president, and the other options are not associated with this role.

Multiple choice

Who among the following is the Secretary-General of SAARC?

  1. Lyonpo Chenkyab Dorji

  2. Maj. Gen. Randhir Mehta

  3. Najat Al-Hajjaji

  4. Alavaro Silva Calderon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This question refers to Lyonpo Chenkyab Dorji from Bhutan, who served as SAARC Secretary-General in the early 2000s. The SAARC Secretary-General position rotates among member countries, and each Secretary-General serves a 3-year term.

Multiple choice

Who is the New President of Maldives?

  1. Mohd Nasheed

  2. MA Gayoom

  3. AK Pasha

  4. Mohd Nazeer Pasha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mohamed Nasheed was elected as the President of the Maldives in 2008, marking the country's transition to a democratic system.

Multiple choice

Who was the C.M of 'Haryana'in 2008?

  1. Bhupinder Singh Hooda

  2. Bhupinder Hooda Singh

  3. Akhil Chadurvedi Singh

  4. Akhil Singh Chadurvedi

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

Bhupinder Singh Hooda served as the Chief Minister of Haryana from 2005 to 2014, including the year 2008.

Multiple choice

Who among the following is the American Ambassador to India?

  1. Robert Blackwill

  2. Strobe Talbott

  3. Larry Pressler

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

The question refers to a specific time period (circa 2003). Robert Blackwill served as ambassador until 2003. Given the options provided, 'None of these' is the most accurate choice for the period following his tenure.

Multiple choice

Who was the general secretary of FICCI in 2009?

  1. Robert Pearce

  2. Kamal Nath

  3. Amit Mitra

  4. Shivraj Patil
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Amit Mitra served as the Secretary General of FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) for many years, including 2009.

Multiple choice

Who started the Bardoli Campaign?

  1. Satia Prashad

  2. Gopal Krishan Gokhle

  3. Bipin Chandre Pal

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel led the Bardoli Satyagraha in 1928, which was a successful campaign against the British government's tax policies.