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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 November, 2014, a ministry was renamed as AYUSH. What was the earlier name of the same?

  1. Arogya

  2. I S M&H

  3. ARAI

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

The Ministry of AYUSH was formed on 9th November, 2014 to ensure the optimal development and propagation of AYUSH systems of health care. Earlier, it was known as the Department of Indian System of Medicine and Homeopathy (ISM&H), which was created in March 1995 and was renamed as Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) in November 2003, with focused attention for development of Education and Research in Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy.

Multiple choice

Who is the Governor of Illinois?

  1. Bruce Rauner

  2. JB Pritzker

  3. Mike Madigan

  4. Rahm Emanuel
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

J.B. Pritzker has served as the Governor of Illinois since 2019.

Multiple choice

Chairman of Wipro limited

  1. Kris Gopalakrishnan

  2. NR Narayana Murthy

  3. Azim Premji

  4. Ajay Bhatt
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Azim Premji is the long-standing chairman of Wipro Limited and a prominent Indian business tycoon.

Multiple choice commercial studies classification of commercial organisations public, private and joint sector private and public sector sectoral organisation of business departmental undertakings meaning and features of departmental undertaking

Who is the Chairman of Bajaj Auto?

  1. Sanjiv Bajaj

  2. Rajiv Bajaj

  3. Jamnalal Bajaj

  4. Rahul Bajaj
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Rahul Bajaj is an Indian billionaire businessman, politician and philanthropist. He is the chairman of Indian conglomerate Bajaj Group and member of parliament. Bajaj comes from the business house started by a Rajasthani Marwadi businessman Jamnalal Bajaj.

Multiple choice commerce goods and services tax goods and service tax study of gst goods and services tax (gst)

The first committee to design GST model was headed by _____.

  1. Vijay Kelkar

  2. Asim Das Gupta

  3. Dr. Chidambaram

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

On February 28, 2006, GST appears in the Budget speech for the first time; Finance Minister P Chidambaram sets an ambitious April 1, 2010 as deadline for GST implementation. He said the Empowered Committee of finance ministers will prepare a road map for GST.

Multiple choice bengaluru division our karnataka history mysuru division

Who was the first Chief minister of Mysuru state?

  1. S. Nijalingappa

  2. K.C. Reddy

  3. Kadidal Majappa

  4. Kengal Hanumanthaiya
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kyasamballi Chengalaraya Reddy is remembered today as the first chief minister of Mysore state. He founded the Praja Paksha or people's party right after graduating law school in 1930. The party's main aim was to install a stable government in the Princely State of Mysore. His federation joined forces with the Indian National Congress in the fight for India's freedom.

Multiple choice bengaluru division our karnataka history mysuru division

The Vidhanasoudha building was built during whose tenure as the Chief Minister of Karnataka ?

  1. S. Nijalingappa

  2. Shantaveri Gopal Gowda

  3. Kengal Hanumanthaiah

  4. Salumarada Thimakka
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Chief Architect of Karnataka Integration and the second Chief Minister of Karnataka, Kengal Hanumanthaiah is from Bengaluru division. The Vidhanasoudha building was built during his tenure as the Chief Minister. The Vidhana Soudha houses the state secretariat and legislature of Karnataka. It is truly a secular edifice, showing features of British, Dravidian, and Indo-Islamic architecture