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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.
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National and International Appointments Questions
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Dr. K. G. Narayanan
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P. S. Krishnan
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M. V. K. V. Prasad
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P. Srikumar
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B. G. Patwardhan
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Stuti Narain Kacker
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Kushal Singh
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Shantha Sinha
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V. S. Oberoi
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Menaka Gandhi
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Arundhati Bhattacharya
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C. P. Gurnani
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Uday Shankar
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Shikha Sharma
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Arup Roy Choudhury
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Asoke Kumar Mukerji
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Syed Akbaruddin
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Nirupam Sen
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Hardeep Singh Puri
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V. K. Nambiar
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Osborne Smith
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James Braid Taylor
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Montek Singh Ahluwalia
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C.D. Deshmukh
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D. Subbarao
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).
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Pawan Kumar Bansal
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Shashi Tharoor
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Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia
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Sachin Pilot
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Chiranjeevi
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.
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Abhijit Sen
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Mihir Shah
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K Kasturirangan
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H.R. Khan
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Arun Maira
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.
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Usha Throat
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C.B. Bhave
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Bimal Jalan
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Raghuram Rajan
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, it is the correct choice. Bimal Jalan is the head of the committee who scrutinise the applications of the new bank licenses.
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M.V. Tanksale
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K. V. Kamath
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U.K. Sinha
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Dr. Manmohan Singh
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N.K. Sodhi
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, it is the correct choice. M.V. Tanksale is the new CEO of IBA.
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Kumarmangalam
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Ratan Tata
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Laxmi Mittal
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Mukesh Ambani
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Dr. Manmohan Singh
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, it is correct choice. Kumarmangalam introduced the concept of SEBI corporate governance code.
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Banking regulations
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BPLR
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Financial inclusion
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New urban coopertive banks licences
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None of the above
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, it is the correct choice. Ranga Rajan is the head of Financial inclusion committee.
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Mukesh Ambani
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Neeraj Sahai
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Yogesh Malik
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Rajeev Rushi
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
It is the correct choice.
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Dr. Indira Raja Raman
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Dr. Anil kakodkar
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Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty
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Dr. D Subba Rao
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None of the above
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, it is correct. Dr. K.C.chakrabarty is the deputy governor of RBI.
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Rajeev Rishi
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Rajeev kishore dubey
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Chandha Kochchar
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V.R. Iyer
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S.S.Mundra
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, it is correct choice. S.S Mundra is the chairman of Bank of Baroda.
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Miland Bhave
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U. K. Sinha
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Shyamala Gopinath
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B. Subba Rao
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D. Pratap Chaudhary
B
Correct answer
Explanation
U. K. Sinha is the chairman of SEBI.