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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 is the current director of the Centre for Geometry?

  1. Prof. S. Ramanan

  2. Prof. R. Narasimhan

  3. Prof. M.S. Raghunathan

  4. Prof. C.S. Seshadri
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Prof. S. Ramanan is the current director of the Centre for Geometry.

Multiple choice

Who was the chairperson of the jury at the 2019 International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?

  1. Shekhar Kapur

  2. Priyadarshan

  3. Majid Majidi

  4. John Bailey
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John Bailey was the chairperson of the jury at the 2019 International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

Multiple choice

Who is the current leader of the largest opposition party in the Lok Sabha?

  1. Rahul Gandhi

  2. Sonia Gandhi

  3. Mallikarjun Kharge

  4. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
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As of 2023, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is the leader of the largest opposition party in the Lok Sabha, the Indian National Congress (INC).

Multiple choice

What is the name of the current Executive Secretary of the Basel Convention?

  1. Rolph Payet

  2. David Malone

  3. Erik Solheim

  4. Inger Andersen
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As of 2023, Rolph Payet is the Executive Secretary of the Basel Convention.

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), a leading institution in India dedicated to research and education in finance?

  1. N. R. Narayana Murthy

  2. Azim Premji

  3. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

  4. N. Vaghul
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N. Vaghul is the founder and former director of IFMR. He is a renowned economist and financial expert who has made significant contributions to the development of the financial sector in India.

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the investment firm DSP BlackRock, one of the largest asset management companies in India?

  1. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

  2. Nandan Nilekani

  3. Raghuram Rajan

  4. Hemendra Kothari
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Hemendra Kothari is the founder and chairman of DSP BlackRock. He is a renowned investment banker and financial expert who has played a key role in the development of the Indian capital market.

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the investment firm Motilal Oswal Financial Services, which is known for its expertise in equity research and wealth management?

  1. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

  2. Nandan Nilekani

  3. Raghuram Rajan

  4. Motilal Oswal
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Motilal Oswal is the founder and chairman of Motilal Oswal Financial Services. He is a renowned stock market investor and financial expert who has played a key role in the development of the Indian capital market.

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the investment firm Kotak Mahindra Bank, which is known for its diversified financial services offerings?

  1. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

  2. Nandan Nilekani

  3. Raghuram Rajan

  4. Uday Kotak
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Uday Kotak is the founder and managing director of Kotak Mahindra Bank. He is a renowned banker and financial expert who has played a key role in the development of the Indian financial sector.

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

Multiple choice

Who is the current president of the AIFF?

  1. Praful Patel

  2. Sunil Gulati

  3. Gianni Infantino

  4. Nasser Al-Khelaifi
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Praful Patel has been the president of the AIFF since 2009.

Multiple choice

Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. Rajiv Kumar

  2. Nasim Zaidi

  3. O. P. Rawat

  4. Achal Kumar Joti
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Rajiv Kumar is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India, appointed on May 15, 2022.

Multiple choice

Who was the first chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)?

  1. Shyam Benegal

  2. Gulzar

  3. B.R. Chopra

  4. Lata Mangeshkar
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Shyam Benegal was the first chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) from 1980 to 1982.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the current President of India?

  1. Ram Nath Kovind

  2. Pranab Mukherjee

  3. Pratibha Patil

  4. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
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Ram Nath Kovind is the current President of India, serving since 2017.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the current Vice President of India?

  1. Venkaiah Naidu

  2. Mohammad Hamid Ansari

  3. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat

  4. Krishan Kant
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Venkaiah Naidu is the current Vice President of India, serving since 2017.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the current Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

  1. Om Birla

  2. Sumitra Mahajan

  3. Meira Kumar

  4. G.M.C. Balayogi
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Om Birla is the current Speaker of the Lok Sabha, serving since 2019.