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351. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Athletes Commission?
[A] Neeraj Chopra
[B] Sudha Singh
[C] Krishna Poonia
[D] Anju Bobby George
Correct Answer: D [Anju Bobby George]
Notes:
Anju Bobby George, a renowned long-jumper and bronze medalist at the 2003 World Championships, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Athletes Commission of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). This newly formed commission includes a diverse group of distinguished retired athletes, prominently featuring Neeraj Chopra, a two-time Olympic medalist, as its most recognized male representative. The establishment of this commission represents a meaningful advancement towards achieving gender equality within the AFI framework, as it consists of six women among its nine members.
352. Who has been appointed as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of National Aluminium Company (NALCO)?
[A] Brijendra Pratap Singh
[B] Sudha Singh
[C] Ramesh Joshi
[D] Surendra Kumar
Correct Answer: A [Brijendra Pratap Singh]
Notes:
Brijendra Pratap Singh has assumed the role of Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of the National Aluminium Company (NALCO), effective today at its Corporate Office located in Bhubaneswar. Before his appointment at NALCO, Singh served as the Director-In-Charge for the Burnpur and Durgapur Steel Plants and was a member of the Board of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
353. Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation to step down as Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Portugal
[B] Cuba
[C] Brazil
[D] Canada
Correct Answer: D [Canada]
Notes:
In January 2025, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his decision to step down from both his role as Prime Minister and as the leader of the Liberal Party, citing considerable internal discord within the party. He will relinquish his office upon the appointment of a new leader for the ruling party. The Canadian Parliament is set to remain in recess until March 24, 2025, when the election of a new leader is expected to take place.
354. Ilza Amado Vaz has recently announced her resignation as prime minister of which country?
[A] Sao Tome and Principe
[B] Cote d’Ivoire
[C] Burkina Faso
[D] Benin
Correct Answer: A [Sao Tome and Principe]
Notes:
Ilza Maria dos Santos Amado Vaz is a politician and lawyer from São Tomé and Príncipe. She was the prime minister from January 9 to January 12, 2025. Amado Vaz resigned after her cabinet list was leaked to the public before she could inform President Carlos Vila Nova. She had previously served as the justice minister and became prime minister after Patrice Trovoada’s government was dissolved. São Tomé and Príncipe is a small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, with an area of just over 1,000 square kilometers.
355. Who has recently been appointed as brand ambassador of PUMA India?
[A] MS Dhoni
[B] PV Sindhu
[C] Rohith Sharma
[D] Nitish Kumar Reddy
Correct Answer: B [PV Sindhu]
Notes:
PV Sindhu was designated as the brand ambassador for PUMA India on January 13, 2025. As a two-time Olympic medalist in badminton, she becomes the inaugural badminton athlete to represent PUMA. This collaboration is a multi-year contract that signifies PUMA’s formal foray into the badminton sector. To commemorate this partnership, PUMA India has rebranded its signage to “PVMA.” The company intends to bolster its market presence and improve its performance-wear range. PUMA plans to introduce specialized footwear, clothing, and accessories tailored for badminton players.
356. Who has been appointed as MD and CEO of Punjab National Bank?
[A] Chandrashekhar Rao
[B] Ashok Chandra
[C] Ramesh Kumar
[D] Sudarshan Rai
Correct Answer: B [Ashok Chandra]
Notes:
Ashok Chandra has been designated as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Punjab National Bank (PNB). Before assuming this position, Chandra held the role of Executive Director at Canara Bank, starting in November 2022, where he was responsible for multiple sectors such as digital banking, information technology, strategic planning, marketing and public relations, financial inclusion, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME), retail assets, agriculture, and priority sectors. His banking career commenced at the former Corporation Bank in September 1991, where he began as a probationary officer.
357. Who has been appointed as MD and CEO of Indian Bank?
[A] Brijesh Kumar
[B] Jaya Vardhan
[C] Binod Kumar
[D] Umesh Chandra
Correct Answer: C [Binod Kumar]
Notes:
Binod Kumar has assumed the role of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Indian Bank. With over thirty years of experience in the banking sector, Kumar began his career at Punjab National Bank as a management trainee in 1994 and was promoted to Executive Director in November 2022. Throughout his tenure at PNB, he has occupied several significant roles, including Chief General Manager of Corporate Credit, Zonal Manager, and Chief Executive Officer of PNB Operations at the Dubai International Financial Centre. Kumar holds a degree in science and has obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance from the National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM). Furthermore, he is a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) through the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) in the United States, as well as a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB). He also possesses a diploma in Treasury Investment and Risk Management and has participated in a leadership skill development program at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore.
358. Who has recently been sworn in as the new judge of the Supreme Court of India?
[A] Anand Mat
[B] Madhusudan Rao
[C] Keshava Murthy A
[D] Krishnan Vinod Chandran
Correct Answer: D [Krishnan Vinod Chandran]
Notes:
Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran took the oath of office as the latest judge of the Supreme Court of India on January 16, 2025. The oath was administered by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna. This appointment brings the total number of judges in the Supreme Court to 33, which is just one less than its authorized full capacity.
359. Donald Trump has announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico with which name?
[A] Gulf of America
[B] Gulf of Roosevelt
[C] Gulf of Washington
[D] Gulf of Abraham
Correct Answer: A [Gulf of America]
Notes:
In early January 2025, Donald Trump, the US President-elect, revealed his intention to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” This announcement came during rising tensions with nearby countries, especially Mexico. Trump’s comments were part of a larger discussion on trade and immigration. He argued that the US contributes the most in the area and believed the name change was fitting. In reaction, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum suggested renaming North America to “Mexican America,” citing old maps.
360. Who has recently been appointed as the Ombudsman and Ethics Officer of the BCCI?
[A] Prabhtej Singh Bhatia
[B] Justice Arun Mishra
[C] Devajit Saikia
[D] Ajith Sharma
Correct Answer: B [Justice Arun Mishra]
Notes:
Justice Arun Mishra, a former judge of the Supreme Court, has been designated as the Ombudsman and Ethics Officer for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). This appointment was officially announced, representing yet another notable achievement in his distinguished career. Justice Mishra’s profound legal knowledge and leadership capabilities render him particularly qualified to undertake the dual roles of promoting ethical standards and resolving conflicts within the BCCI.
