General Awareness ยท Banking Financial Awareness

National and International Appointments

3,027 Questions

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.

Chief Ministers of IndiaBanking board appointmentsUnion Council of MinistersElection CommissionersFinancial regulatory heads

National and International Appointments Questions

Multiple choice

Which NCP leader served as the Union Minister of Defence from 2006 to 2008?

  1. Sharad Pawar

  2. Praful Patel

  3. Supriya Sule

  4. Ajit Pawar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sharad Pawar served as the Union Minister of Defence from 2006 to 2008.

Multiple choice

Which NCP leader served as the Union Minister of Home Affairs from 2008 to 2010?

  1. Sharad Pawar

  2. Praful Patel

  3. Supriya Sule

  4. Ajit Pawar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sharad Pawar served as the Union Minister of Home Affairs from 2008 to 2010.

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Ritwik Ghatak

  3. Mrinal Sen

  4. Bimal Roy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Satyajit Ray founded the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in 1960. FTII is a premier film institute in India that offers courses in various film disciplines, including animation and VFX.

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Ritwik Ghatak

  3. Mrinal Sen

  4. Bimal Roy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Satyajit Ray founded the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) in 1975. NFDC is a government-owned film production company that supports the production of independent films in India.

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the Indian Society for Animation and VFX (ISAVFX)?

  1. Ram Mohan

  2. Shamrao Bhat

  3. G.A. Kulkarni

  4. V. Shantaram
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ram Mohan founded the Indian Society for Animation and VFX (ISAVFX) in 2006. ISAVFX is a non-profit organization that promotes the development of animation and VFX in India.

Multiple choice

Who is the current Chairman of the NITI Aayog?

  1. Narendra Modi

  2. Amit Shah

  3. Rajnath Singh

  4. Nirmala Sitharaman
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The current Chairman of the NITI Aayog is Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India.

Multiple choice

Who is the current Governor of the People's Bank of China?

  1. Yi Gang

  2. Zhou Xiaochuan

  3. Ma Jun

  4. Guo Shuqing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Yi Gang is the current Governor of the People's Bank of China.

Multiple choice

Who is the current Editor-in-Chief of the Indian Textile Journal?

  1. J. K. Mehta

  2. G. D. Birla

  3. Walchand Hirachand

  4. Kasturbhai Lalbhai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

J. K. Mehta is the current Editor-in-Chief of the Indian Textile Journal.

Multiple choice

Who is the current Chairperson of the National Accreditation Board for Museums (NABM)?

  1. Dr. B. R. Mani

  2. Dr. V. K. Mathur

  3. Dr. S. K. Misra

  4. Dr. B. N. Goswamy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. B. R. Mani is the current Chairperson of the National Accreditation Board for Museums (NABM).

Multiple choice

Which architect designed the Indian Habitat Centre in New Delhi?

  1. Raj Rewal

  2. Charles Correa

  3. Balkrishna Doshi

  4. Fariburz Sahba
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Raj Rewal designed the Indian Habitat Centre in New Delhi, a cultural and convention center known for its unique architectural design.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a notable public interest lawyer in India?

  1. Fali S. Nariman

  2. Harish Salve

  3. Kapil Sibal

  4. Arun Jaitley
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Arun Jaitley was a prominent politician and lawyer, but he is not known for his contributions to public interest litigation.

Multiple choice

Which Indian author served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka from 1994 to 1999?

  1. J. H. Patel

  2. S. M. Krishna

  3. H. D. Deve Gowda

  4. B. S. Yediyurappa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

H. D. Deve Gowda was an Indian politician who served as the 14th Chief Minister of Karnataka from 1994 to 1999.

Multiple choice

Which Indian author served as the Chief Minister of Odisha from 1990 to 1995?

  1. Biju Patnaik

  2. J. B. Patnaik

  3. Hemananda Biswal

  4. Girija Prasad Patnaik
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the 7th Chief Minister of Odisha from 1990 to 1995.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Digvijaya Singh

  2. Sunderlal Patwa

  3. Shyama Charan Shukla

  4. Arjun Singh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Digvijaya Singh is an Indian politician who served as the 13th Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh from 1993 to 1998.

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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