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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

In October 2014, who among the following was appointed as Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) in the Union Finance Ministry?

  1. Kaushik Basu

  2. Arvind Virmani

  3. Raghuram Rajan

  4. Arvind Subramanian

  5. Ashok Lahiri
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Arvind Subramanian was appointed Chief Economic Advisor in October 2014 and served until 2018. He is a renowned economist and was previously at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. The other options are notable economists - Kaushik Basu (former CEA), Arvind Virmani (former CEA), Raghuram Rajan (former RBI Governor), and Ashok Lahiri (former CEA) - but Subramanian was the specific appointment in October 2014.

Multiple choice

Rockefeller Foundation awarded Ratan Tata with

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Ratan Tata is an Indian businessman. He was the chairman of the most famous Indian brand Tata Group. Ratan Tata was born on 28 December 1937 in Bombay, India. Ratan Tata’s father was Naval Tata and mother was Sooni. Naval Tata was adopted by Jamsetji’s younger childless son Ratan Tata (Grandfather’s name was same). At an age of seven Ratan Tata’s parents got separated. He was raised by his grandmother, Navajbai. From his childhood he was interested in cars. He was made chairman of the Tata Group in 1991 after J.R.D Tata’s resignation. At that time many people criticized that decision, as he did not have that level of experience to run a company as big as Tata’s. But Ratan Tata answered them with achievements and not words. Under the leadership of Ratan Tata, Tata Group became a global brand. Tata Group acquired many companies including Tetley, Jaguar, Land Rover and Corus. TCS was also built under his leadership. His interest in cars also helped to build Tata Nano and Tata Indica. On 28 December 2012, Ratan Tata resigned from the post of chairman of Tata Group. Cyrus Mistry took over his post. Ratan Tata won Padma Bhushan in 2000 and Padma Vibhushan in 2008. He was awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by Rockefeller Foundation in 2012.

  1. Padma Bhushan Award

  2. Lifetime Achievement Award

  3. Padma Vibhushan Award

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

"He was awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by Rockefeller Foundation in 2012." 

Multiple choice

Which of the following ministerial portfolio is being held by Mr. Anand Sharma? (2013)

  1. Communication

  2. Commerce and Industry

  3. Banking

  4. Rural development

  5. Agriculture
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Anand Sharma was the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry in the UPA government led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He held this portfolio from 2009 to 2014 and was responsible for trade policy, FDI reforms, and industrial policy. Sharma was a senior Congress leader and key figure in economic policy-making during that period.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is / are the ex- officio member(s) of the NHRC?

  1. Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities
  2. Chairmen of National Commissions for SCs and STs
  3. Head of the Women and Child Welfare Ministry
  4. Social Justice and Empowerment Minister at central level.

  1. Only 1

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 1, 3 and 4

  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The four ex-officio members of NHRC are chairmen of National Commissions for Minorities, SCs, STs and Women.

Multiple choice

Who among the following has never been the Governor of Reserve Bank of India?

  1. Osborne Smith

  2. James Braid Taylor

  3. Montek Singh Ahluwalia

  4. C.D. Deshmukh

  5. D. Subbarao
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Montek Singh Ahluwalia served as Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission and Finance Secretary, but was never RBI Governor. Osborne Smith was the first Governor (1935-37), James Braid Taylor was the second (1937-43), C.D. Deshmukh the third (1943-49), and D. Subbarao the 22nd (2008-2013).

Multiple choice

In the reshuffle of Union Council of Ministers, undertaken by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in October 2012, who among the following was a Cabinet Minister (excluding Ministers of State and Ministers of State with Independent Charge)?

  1. Pawan Kumar Bansal

  2. Shashi Tharoor

  3. Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia

  4. Sachin Pilot

  5. Chiranjeevi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the October 2012 cabinet reshuffle by PM Manmohan Singh, Pawan Kumar Bansal was promoted to Cabinet Minister and given the Railway Ministry portfolio. The other options listed (Tharoor, Scindia, Pilot, Chiranjeevi) were all Ministers of State (MoS) or Ministers of State with Independent Charge at that time, not full Cabinet Ministers. The question specifically asks for Cabinet Ministers, excluding Ministers of State and Ministers of State with Independent Charge, making Bansal the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Who among the following is a Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?

  1. Abhijit Sen

  2. Mihir Shah

  3. K Kasturirangan

  4. H.R. Khan

  5. Arun Maira
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

H.R. Khan served as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 2011 to 2016, overseeing important areas like banking regulation, currency management, and payment systems. The other options (Abhijit Sen, Mihir Shah, K Kasturirangan, Arun Maira) are distinguished individuals but not known for serving as RBI Deputy Governors during that period.