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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

Which Indian author served as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh from 1993 to 1998?

  1. Virbhadra Singh

  2. Prem Kumar Dhumal

  3. Shanti Kumar

  4. Ram Lal Thakur
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Virbhadra Singh was an Indian politician who served as the 5th Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh from 1993 to 1998.

Multiple choice

Which Indian author served as the Chief Minister of Punjab from 1992 to 1995?

  1. Beant Singh

  2. Parkash Singh Badal

  3. Amarinder Singh

  4. Harcharan Singh Brar
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Beant Singh was an Indian politician who served as the 10th Chief Minister of Punjab from 1992 to 1995.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the current Secretary of State for Education in the UK?

  1. Gillian Keegan

  2. Nadhim Zahawi

  3. Gavin Williamson

  4. Nicky Morgan
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Gillian Keegan is the current Secretary of State for Education in the UK, having been appointed in September 2021.

Multiple choice

Which Indian literary scholar is credited with being the first Director-General of All India Radio?

  1. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

  2. Dr. Zakir Hussain

  3. Dr. C.D. Deshmukh

  4. Dr. B.V. Keskar
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Dr. B.V. Keskar, a renowned Indian literary scholar and administrator, served as the first Director-General of All India Radio from 1937 to 1941. He played a key role in shaping the early policies and programs of All India Radio.

Multiple choice

Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. Rajiv Kumar

  2. Nasim Zaidi

  3. O. P. Rawat

  4. A. K. Joti
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Rajiv Kumar is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India. He was appointed on 15th May 2022.

Multiple choice

Who is the current Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court?

  1. Karim Khan

  2. Fatou Bensouda

  3. Luis Moreno-Ocampo

  4. Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi
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Karim Khan was elected as the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in February 2021.

Multiple choice

Who is the current Director of the National Sports Library?

  1. Dr. S.S. Mantha

  2. Dr. R.K. Sharma

  3. Dr. R.S. Mann

  4. Dr. A.K. Gupta
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Dr. S.S. Mantha is the current Director of the National Sports Library.

Multiple choice

Who is the current President of India?

  1. Ram Nath Kovind

  2. Narendra Modi

  3. Amit Shah

  4. Rajnath Singh
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Ram Nath Kovind is the current President of India. He was elected on 25 July 2017 and took office on 25 July 2017.

Multiple choice

Which leader of the Tripura National Volunteers (TNV) advocated for the secession of Tripura from India?

  1. Bijoy Hrangkhawl

  2. Surendra Debbarma

  3. Ranjit Debbarma

  4. Kirit Pradyot Deb Barman
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Bijoy Hrangkhawl was the leader of the Tripura National Volunteers (TNV) who advocated for the secession of Tripura from India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the WTO's Director-General?

  1. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

  2. Roberto Azevêdo

  3. Pascal Lamy

  4. Mike Moore
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the current Director-General of the WTO, having taken office on 1 March 2021.