Former governor of Nagaland, P B Acharya When did Passes Away?

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11th Nov 2023

10th Nov 2023

9th Nov 2023

8th Nov 2023

Correct Answer : 10th Nov 2023

Former Governor of Nagaland and senior BJP leader Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya passed away in Mumbai on Friday (10th Nov 2023) morning. He was 92 and leaves behind two children and his wife. According to family sources, the funeral was held on Friday (10th Nov 2023) evening at Mumbai.

* Acharya who hailed from Udupi in Karnataka, breathed his last at his Mumbai residence.

* The BJP veteran had also worked with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad.

* Acharya had served as governor of Nagaland, Tripura, Assam and also handled the responsibilities as the governor of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.

* In his condolence message, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said Acharya remained committed to the organisation’s ideology.

Governor, CM and others condole :

* Nagaland governor La Ganesan and chief minister Neiphiu Rio led others in condoling the demise of former governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya, who passed away in Mumbai on Friday (10th Nov 2023).

* In a condolence message to Mrs. Kavita Acharya, governor La Ganesan said that the loss of a loved one was always challenging, adding that the loss of former governor PB Acharya has left a void in all.

* Governor said late Acharya’s remarkable qualities as a genuinely warm, hospitable, generous and down to earth person would always be remembered. Ganesan also said that late Acharya’s compassionate nature and unwavering concern for the welfare of the staff of Raj Bhavan Kohima would forever be cherished.

* “His dedications to helping the less fortunate, particularly the orphans and destitute leaves behind a legacy of kindness and compassion,” governor said.

Published On : November 11, 2023

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Q .

India's Toy Exports Slip to _____ Million in 2023-24

$102.92

$121.19

$139.53

$152.34

Correct Answer : Option (D) - $152.34

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India Leads Global Remittances, Surpassing _____ Billion Mark.

$50

$100

$200

$250

Correct Answer : Option (B) - $100

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