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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 Punjab from 1992 to 1995?

  1. Beant Singh

  2. Parkash Singh Badal

  3. Amarinder Singh

  4. Harcharan Singh Brar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

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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A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the Puppet Centre Trust in Mumbai?

  1. Dadi Pudumjee

  2. Bhagwan Das

  3. Sombhu Mitra

  4. T. N. Ramachandran
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dadi Pudumjee is the founder of the Puppet Centre Trust in Mumbai. He established this trust as a center for the promotion and preservation of puppetry in India.

Multiple choice

Who dismissed Rachin Ravindra?

  1. Mohammad Nabi

  2. Shreyas Gopal

  3. Jasprit Bumrah
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Gopal got Ravindra out caught behind after a successful review by Mumbai Indians.

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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Explanation

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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A Correct answer
Explanation

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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Explanation

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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A Correct answer
Explanation

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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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bijoy Hrangkhawl was the leader of the Tripura National Volunteers (TNV) who advocated for the secession of Tripura from India.

Multiple choice

Which leader of the Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) led the movement for a separate Gorkhaland state in West Bengal?

  1. Subhash Ghisingh

  2. Bimal Gurung

  3. Roshan Giri

  4. Madan Tamang
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Subhash Ghisingh was the leader of the Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) who led the movement for a separate Gorkhaland state in West Bengal.

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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A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which business leader was involved in the Satyam scandal?

  1. B. Ramalinga Raju

  2. Rama Raju

  3. B. Suryanarayana Raju

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

B. Ramalinga Raju, Rama Raju, and B. Suryanarayana Raju were all involved in the Satyam scandal.