Correct Answer :   Arun Sinha

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The government has appointed Arun Sinha as the appointed Chairman of the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO).

Arun Sinha has been an advisor in NTRO for two years. He is 1984 batch Kerala cadre.

The post had been lying vacant for over three to four months and with this, the government is also now likely to clear appointments for the heads of the border security force and the Indian Coast Guard too.

Currently, the BSF is being looked after by the CRPF chief Thaosen. He is serving as the director general (DG) of the CRPF, the government’s largest paramilitary force, and is also handling the additional charge of helming the Border Security Force (BSF), The coast guard chief post is also lying vacant since January 31..

Source : India Today

Correct Answer :   Rohit Sharma

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JioCinema, a digital streaming platform, has announced India cricket team captain Rohit Sharma as their new brand ambassador. As part of this collaboration, Rohit will be working with the JioCinema team to promote their digital-first approach towards sports viewing. Together, they will work towards expanding the fan base for sports properties nationwide by introducing a series of initiatives.

Significance of Rohit Sharma as JioCinema’s brand ambassador :
Rohit Sharma’s appointment as the brand ambassador is aimed at promoting JioCinema’s vision of making sports viewing more accessible and seamless through digital platforms. With Rohit’s popularity and influence in the sports world, JioCinema hopes to reach out to a larger audience and enhance the overall viewing experience for sports fans across the country.

JioCinema and TATA IPL 2023 :
JioCinema’s streaming of the TATA IPL 2023 for viewers in India has been a massive success, garnering over 550 crore views in the first two weeks itself. This remarkable feat has made JioCinema one of the most preferred digital streaming platforms for sports content in the country.

Moreover, JioCinema’s popularity has been further strengthened by its association with 23 sponsors for the 2023 TATA IPL streaming, which is a record number for any digital event in India. The high number of sponsors and advertisers signed up by JioCinema for the IPL season 16 is a testament to the platform’s growing popularity and reach among sports enthusiasts in the country..

Correct Answer :   Shantanu Roy

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Public enterprises selection board (PESB) on Tuesday (18-04-2023), has recommended Mr Shantanu Roy for the post of Chairman and Managing Director of 'Schedule 'A' Company under the Ministry of Defence, BEML Limited.

Currently, he is serving as the Director (Mining & Construction Business) in the same company.

PESB interviewed two others in the selection meeting including Anil Jerath, Director (Finance), BEML Limited, and Sanjay Som, Executive Director, BEML Limited.

In February 2023 he assumes charge as Director (Mining & Construction Business), BEML Ltd. Prior to his elevation he was Executive Director and was responsible for International Business Division, Strategy & New initiatives, Coordination and Northern region operations..

Source : PSU Connect

Correct Answer :   Maharashtra

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Maharashtra Government has announced a 4% reservation for Divyang employees in promotions. The state cabinet has decided that this reservation will apply for those cadres in which the proportion of recruitment through direct service is not more than 75 percent.

* The state cabinet has also decided to clear all pending dues as per the Seventh Pay Commission for non-teaching staff serving across all non-agricultural universities.

* The arrears will be paid in five installments on 1st July every year, over the next five years.
 
* The Cabinet has further decided that women belonging to the Open and the backward categories will no longer be needed to produce the non-creamy layer certificate for posts reserved for them..

Source : AIR

Correct Answer :   April 21

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National Civil Services Day is celebrated in India on April 21 every year. It is a day to commemorate the contribution of civil servants towards the development of the country. On this day, civil servants across the country are recognized for their hard work and dedication towards serving the people.

The civil services in India consists of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and a comprehensive list of All India Services and Central Services Group A and Group B.

History of National Civil Services Day : National Civil Services Day was first celebrated in India on April 21, 2006. The day was chosen to commemorate the Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel (Iron Man of India), the Home Member of Parliament, introduced the All India Services on April 21, 1947.

* The former Indian Civil Services under British India were later transformed into All India Services under the total Indian administration.

* Sardar Patel played a key role in the integration of the princely states into the Indian Union and is considered to be one of the founding fathers of the Indian civil services.

Significance of National Civil Services Day : National Civil Services Day is a day to recognize and appreciate the efforts of civil servants towards the development of the country. It is a day to acknowledge the role of civil servants in providing essential services to the people of India. The day serves as a reminder of the importance of public service and encourages civil servants to continue serving the people with dedication and commitment.

Correct Answer :   Dominic Raab

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UK Deputy Prime Minister "Dominic Raab" resigned Friday (21st April 2023) after an independent investigation found he bullied civil servants.

* Raab’s announcement the day after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak received findings into eight formal complaints that Raab, who is also justice secretary, had been abusive toward staff members during a previous stint in that office and while serving as Britain’s foreign secretary and Brexit secretary.

Raab, 49, denied claims he belittled and demeaned his staff and said he “behaved professionally at all times,” but had said he would resign if the bullying complaints were upheld.

* The investigation made two findings of bullying against him and dismissed the others, Raab said in his resignation letter.

* Dominic Raab became the Deputy Prime Minister of Britain on October 25, 2022..

Source : Indian Express

Correct Answer :   HDFC Bank

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HDFC Bank has appointed Kaizad Bharucha as the Deputy Managing Director (MD) and Bhavesh Zaveri as the Executive Director of the bank for a period of 3 years, effective from April 19, 2023.

* The board of HDFC Bank had, on November 24, 2022, recommended the names of Bharucha and Zaveri to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for appointment to the board.

* Kaizad Bharucha is a career banker with experience of over 35 years. He has been with the bank since 1995. In his role as Executive Director, Bharucha was responsible for wholesale banking covering areas of corporate banking, PSUs, capital and commodities markets, financial institutions, custody, mutual funds, global capability centre and financial sponsors coverage. He had previously handled corporate banking, emerging corporates group, business banking, healthcare finance, agri lending, tractor financing, commerical vehicle finance etc.

* Bharucha has extensive experience in risk management, credit management, and banking and business management..

Source : Business Today

Correct Answer :   IIT Madras

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The first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to be set up in Africa will come up in October 2023 in Tanzania.

* IIT Madras will set up its first International campus in Zanzibar, Tanzania, with plans to to start the classes by October 2023.

* This information was shared by IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti in his presidential address at IIT Madras’ 64th Institute Day.

* In February 2023 , a team of five professors from IIT Madras visited Tanzania and held discussions with various officials on starting the campus..

Source : The Hindu Businessline

Correct Answer :   ITC Limited

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Shares of ITC have been on a roll this year, gaining over 21 per cent since the start of this year (2023). The stock recently crossed Rs 400 per share, hitting a 52-week high.

* ITC’s market capitalization touched Rs 5 lakh crore and it became the 11th listed Indian firm to achieve the milestone.

* Some other companies that have achieved this milestone include Reliance Industries Limited, Tata Consultancy Services, HDFC Bank, Infosys, ICICI Bank, Hindustan Unilever, LIC, SBI, HDFC, and Bharti Airtel.

* The cigarettes-to-hotels conglomerate has continued to gain this year, despite the gloomy mood in domestic and global markets. On Thursday, ITC shares hit a record high of Rs 402.60 as it gained over 1 per cent during intraday trade.

* ITC, which is usually considered a safe bet by analysts, has performed well across all its business segments, including paper, FMCG, and hotels. This has attracted many investors, who seem to have found a safe bet in ITC amid worsening macroeconomic factors and dampened global cues.

* Analysts remain bullish on the stock, given its strong operating performance, and most brokerages have favourable ratings on the stock...

Source : India Today

Correct Answer :   162%

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According to Prodigy Finance’s Study Abroad Insights Report 2022, its services have received significant growth in Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions in India, where they saw an uptick of 162%.

* Cities like Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, and Chennai have the highest number of loan applications in 2022.

* In Tier 1 cities, Delhi saw a massive increase of 237% followed by Hyderabad.

* Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities witnessed a growth of an average of 53% and 109% respectively..

Source : Financial Express