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Current Affairs - 2019
Who has been appointed as IMF interim leader, recently?
A)
Ewald Nowotny
B)
Samir Sharifov
C)
Arthur Javadyan
D)
David Lipton

Correct Answer :   David Lipton

International Monetary Fund (IMF) appointed American economist David Lipton as its interim leader. He replaces Christine Lagarde who was nominated to head the European Central Bank. Lipton was Special Assistant to the President and served as Senior Director for International Economic Affairs at the National Economic Council and National Security Council at the White House. He also worked as a Managing Director and Head of Global Country Risk Management at Citigroup. He also served as a secretary in the Treasury Department from 1993 to 1998 under the Clinton administration.

Published On : July 13, 2021
Recently Updated Current Affairs
Q .
When is National Panchayati Raj Day observed?
A)
April 22
B)
April 23
C)
April 24
D)
April 25

Correct Answer :   April 24

National Panchayati Raj Day is observed on April 24th every year to commemorate the establishment of the Panchayati Raj system in India.

This system, introduced through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1993, empowers local self-governing bodies at the village level, known as Gram Panchayats, promoting participatory democracy and inclusive development.

Published On : April 24, 2024
Q .
Which country appointed Col Edison Napyo as its first Defence Advisor to India?
A)
Fiji
B)
Maldives
C)
Vanuatu
D)
Papua New Guinea

Correct Answer :   Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea appointed Col Edison Napyo as its first Defence Advisor to India, marking a significant development in bilateral relations between the two countries.

The appointment underscores the warm and friendly relations enjoyed by India and Papua New Guinea, which formalized diplomatic ties in 1976.

Port Moresby serves as the capital of Papua New Guinea, and the currency used is the Papua New Guinean Kina.

Published On : April 24, 2024
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