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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

What is the name of India's permanent representative to the United Nations?

  1. T. S. Tirumurti

  2. Tirumurti S. T.

  3. S. T. Tirumurti

  4. T. Tirumurti S.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

T. S. Tirumurti is India's current permanent representative to the United Nations, serving since 2021.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's current representative to the WTO?

  1. Amb. J.S. Deepak

  2. Amb. T.S. Tirumurti

  3. Amb. Ruchira Kamboj

  4. Amb. Harsh Vardhan Shringla
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Explanation

Amb. J.S. Deepak is India's current representative to the WTO.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a member of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. The Chairman.

  2. The Secretary.

  3. The Chief Engineer.

  4. The Director of Industries.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The State Pollution Control Board consists of the Chairman, the Secretary, the Chief Engineer, and the Director of Environment.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a member of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. The Chairman.

  2. The Secretary.

  3. The Chief Engineer.

  4. The Director of Industries.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The State Pollution Control Board consists of the Chairman, the Secretary, the Chief Engineer, and the Director of Environment.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a leader of the Shiv Sena?

  1. Bal Thackeray

  2. Uddhav Thackeray

  3. Raj Thackeray

  4. Sharad Pawar
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sharad Pawar is a leader of the Nationalist Congress Party, not the Shiv Sena.

Multiple choice

Who is the current president of the Shiv Sena?

  1. Bal Thackeray

  2. Uddhav Thackeray

  3. Raj Thackeray

  4. Manohar Joshi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Uddhav Thackeray is the current president of the Shiv Sena.

Multiple choice

Who was the president of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) during the time of the election scandal?

  1. Ajay Singh

  2. Abhay Singh Chautala

  3. Santosh Kumar

  4. Rakesh Gupta
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Explanation

Ajay Singh was the president of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) during the time of the election scandal in 2016.

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the RedInk Awards for Excellence in Indian Journalism?

  1. Dileep Padgaonkar

  2. N. Ram

  3. Shekhar Gupta

  4. Prannoy Roy
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Explanation

The RedInk Awards for Excellence in Indian Journalism were founded by Dileep Padgaonkar, a veteran Indian journalist.

Multiple choice

Who was the first Chairman of ISRO?

  1. Vikram Sarabhai

  2. Satish Dhawan

  3. U. R. Rao

  4. G. Madhavan Nair
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Explanation

Vikram Sarabhai was the first Chairman of ISRO from 1962 to 1972.

Multiple choice

Which Indian industrialist and philanthropist owns the Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur?

  1. Ratan Tata

  2. Mukesh Ambani

  3. Azim Premji

  4. Anil Agarwal
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Explanation

Ratan Tata owns the Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

Who is the current chairperson of the National Board of Higher Mathematics?

  1. Dr. Manjul Bhargava

  2. Dr. C.S. Seshadri

  3. Dr. V.K. Balachandran

  4. Dr. S.R. Srinivasacharya
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Explanation

As of 2023, Dr. Manjul Bhargava, a renowned mathematician and Fields Medal recipient, holds the position of chairperson of the National Board of Higher Mathematics.

Multiple choice

Which former President of Maldives studied at the Aligarh Muslim University?

  1. Maumoon Abdul Gayoom

  2. Mohamed Nasheed

  3. Abdulla Yameen

  4. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
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Explanation

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was the President of Maldives from 1978 to 2008. He studied at the Aligarh Muslim University in the early 1960s.

Multiple choice

Which former Prime Minister of Bhutan studied at the St. Stephen's College, Delhi?

  1. Jigme Thinley

  2. Tshering Tobgay

  3. Lotay Tshering

  4. Khandu Wangchuk
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Explanation

Jigme Thinley was the Prime Minister of Bhutan from 2008 to 2013. He studied at the St. Stephen's College, Delhi in the early 1970s.

Multiple choice

Who is the radio personality behind the popular show 'Mann Ki Baat', where he addresses the nation on various topics?

  1. Narendra Modi

  2. Amit Shah

  3. Rajnath Singh

  4. Arun Jaitley
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Explanation

Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, hosts the monthly radio program 'Mann Ki Baat', where he interacts with citizens and discusses various issues.

Multiple choice

How many times has N. Chandrababu Naidu served as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Once

  2. Twice

  3. Three times

  4. Four times
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

N. Chandrababu Naidu has served as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for three terms: 1995-2004, 2014-2019, and 2022-present.