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1 .

Who has been appointed as the MD & CEO of SBI Funds Management Limited (SBIFML)?

A)

Sandeep Bakhshi

B)

Shamsher Singh

C)

Rishi Gupta

D)

Venugopal Dhoot

Correct Answer : Shamsher Singh

SBI Funds Management Ltd on Thursday(22nd Dec 2022) said it has appointed Shamsher Singh as managing director and chief executive officer of the company.

Singh, who was deputy managing director at State Bank of India (SBI), has taken over the charge from Vinay M Tonse following his repatriation to the public sector lender,

the asset management company said in a statement.

Singh has more than 32 years of rich experience working with SBI in various verticals, including investment banking, treasury, corporate banking and branch banking.

He had joined SBI as probationary officer in June 1990 and moved up the ranks to become deputy MD by successfully managing leadership roles across domains besides serving international stints in the US, Bahrain and UAE.

"Its a huge responsibility to manage the growth dynamics of the No. 1 mutual fund house in the country... As a market leader our aim is to ensure that more domestic investors consider mutual funds when planning for their financial goals while we reach out to investors for our offerings across portfolio management services, alternative investment funds and offshore funds," Singh said..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : December 23, 2022

2 .

Which state has approved the warehousing and logistic policy 2022 recently?

A)

Karnataka

B)

Bihar

C)

Madhya Pradesh

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Uttar Pradesh

The Uttar Pradesh government’s Cabinet on Thursday(22nd Dec 2022) approved the ‘UP Warehousing and Logistics Policy-2022’, state’s industrial development minister Nand Gopal Gupta said, stressing that the move will help it become a “USD 1-trillion economy”.

The policy’s approval comes ahead of the Global Investors’ Summit scheduled to be held in Lucknow in February 2023.

“The objective of this policy is to create a strong transport infrastructure network, upgrade and improve the existing warehousing and logistics infrastructure,” Gupta said.

He said the ‘Uttar Pradesh Warehousing and Logistics Policy 2022’ will prove to be very useful in creating an international-level business environment and developing logistics ecosystem in the state in view of the development of new technologies in the rapidly changing global economy.

“On the other hand, the infrastructure of facilities like storage facilities, logistic park, dry ports and cargo terminal etc. will get an expansion. It will help in making the state a USD 1-trillion economy,” the cabinet minister said..

Source : The Print

Published On : December 23, 2022

3 .

Which state/UT has recently granted Industry status to its tourism sector?

A)

Assam

B)

Goa

C)

Gujarat

D)

Karnataka

Correct Answer : Assam

The Assam cabinet has approved the proposal for grant of industry status to the tourism sector in the state, to boost investments and generate employment.

With this grant, restaurants, cafeterias, health clubs, spas and wellness centers, among others, in the state are eligible for incentives under the industrial policy.

Published On : December 23, 2022

4 .

Which female wrestler has been nominated for the United World Wrestling Rising Star of the Year honour?

A)

Antim Panghal

B)

Anshu Malik

C)

Sakshi Malik

D)

Vinesh Phogat

Correct Answer : Antim Panghal

Indian female wrestler Antim Panghal has been nominated for the honour of United World Wrestling Rising Star of the Year(2022).

In addition to Panghal, the five women nominated for the award include Nonoka Ozaki of Japan, Amit Elor of the US, Emma Malmgren of Sweden, and Andreea Ana of Romania.

Published On : December 23, 2022

5 .

When is National Farmers Day or Kisan Diwas celebrated across India?

A)

December 21

B)

December 22

C)

December 23

D)

December 24

Correct Answer : December 23

National Farmer's Day or Kisan Diwas is celebrated across the country on December 23 to honor and recognise farmers as the backbone of this country.

To honor the birth anniversary of Choudhary Charan Singh, the fifth Prime Minister of India, this day was chosen.

In states like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh, where farmers are actively engaged in agriculture, National Farmer's Day is celebrated every year.

In order to ensure people don't starve to death and don't die of hunger, farmers work around the clock and year-round, but they struggle to eat at least 2 square meals per day. The reason Farmer's Day is celebrated every year is to promote awareness of the contribution farmers make to society and to reward them for it.

National Farmer's Day History :

* The Kisan Leader, Chaudhary Charan Singh, served as president from July 28, 1979, until January 14, 1980. His books on farmers and their problems presented various solutions to improve the lives of farmers throughout the country.

* He also introduced several welfare schemes for farmers. In 2001, the government declared Kisan Diwas in honor of Charan Singh's birth anniversary.

* As the second Prime Minister of India, Lal Bahadur Shastri, gave the farmers the famous slogan, "JAI JAWAN JAI KISAN", Chaudhary Charan Singh followed it..

Source : India Today

Published On : December 23, 2022

6 .

Which Union Ministry organizes the AI Pe Charcha (AI Dialogue) event?

A)

Ministry of Finance

B)

Ministry of Electronics and IT

C)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs

D)

Ministry of Science and Technology

Correct Answer : Ministry of Electronics and IT

National eGovernance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) recently organized an AI Pe Charcha (AI Dialogue) wherein the panelists discussed the importance of and approaches for enabling access to quality datasets for AI.

* The session was chaired by Shri Abhishek Singh, President & CEO, NeGD and had speakers from diverse backgrounds leading to an engaging session for Government officials, AI enthusiasts, AI practitioners, youth, and those who want to understand the role of data in catalyzing the AI innovation ecosystem.

* Panellists for this AI Pe Charcha included Shri Srikanth Velamakanni, Group CEO of Fractal Analytics, Shri Gaurav Godhwani, Director & Co-founder, Civic DataLabs, Mr. Umakant Soni, Co-founder & CEO, ARTPARK.

* In his opening remarks, Shri Abhishek Singh noted the importance of data for artificial intelligence, shedding light on some of the key initiatives of the government of India to enhance access to quality datasets, including the National Data Governance Framework policy.

* The AI Pe Charcha series has been initiated as a part of Responsible AI for Social Empowerment (RAISE), India's first global AI summit, which was organized by MeitY in 2020. .

Source : Indiaai

Published On : December 23, 2022

7 .

Who to Inaugurate National Youth Conference in Karnataka on 12 January 2023?

A)

Amit Shah

B)

Narendra Modi

C)

Droupadi Murmu

D)

Rajnath Singh

Correct Answer : Narendra Modi

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday(21st Dec 2022) said that a National Youth festival is poised to be hosted at Hubballi-Dharwad twin cities, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“The National Youth Festival will be organized on 12th January 2022 in connection with the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, and it will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

The meeting was attended by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Karnataka ministers Narayanagowda, R Ashok, Byrati Basavaraj, Dr. CN Ashwath Narayana, Chief Secretary Vandita Sharma, and other dignitaries..

Source : The Print

Published On : December 23, 2022

8 .

Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom to Saudi Arabia, the MEA said on 22nd Dec 2022?

A)

Nagesh Singh

B)

Parvathaneni Harish

C)

Monika Kapil Mohta

D)

Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan

Correct Answer : Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan

Suhel Ajaz Khan, India’s ambassador to Lebanon, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday(22nd Dec 2022).

“Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan (IFS: 1997), presently Ambassador of India to the Republic of Lebanon has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” the MEA said in a statement.

Suhel Khan is expected to take up the assignment shortly.

Khan joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1997, according to MEA. His first foreign assignment was to the Embassy of India, Cairo where between 1999-2001, apart from the other duties at the Embassy, he obtained an Advanced Diploma in the Arabic Language from the American University, Cairo.

He later served at the Indian Embassy Damascus, handling Administration, Press and Political Affairs between 2002-2005. His next assignment was as Consul at the Consulate General of India, Jeddah between 2005-2008, where he handled several issues including the Haj matters and Haj arrangements for the Indian pilgrims.

Later, Suhel Khan worked as Deputy Secretary in the WANA (West Asia North Africa) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs between 2008-2009 followed by a stint at the Indian High Commission, Islamabad between 2009-2011 where he handled Visa and Consular matters.

Between 2011 and 2013, Khan served as Director in the office of Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed.

Khan served as a United Nations Pension Board member in 2016 and 2017. He worked at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh between September 2017 and June 2019 as Deputy Chief of Mission, with the personal rank of Ambassador..

Source : The Print

Published On : December 23, 2022

9 .

Who has the Air India management appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Air India's Low Cost Carrier (LCC) business from January 1, 2023?

A)

Rono Dutta

B)

Rahul Bhatia

C)

Aloke Singh

D)

Ajay Singh

Correct Answer : Aloke Singh

Aloke Singh is going to take charge of the Air India Express as new CEO from 1 January, 2023. He is all set to pilot pilot the integrated low cost airline of the Tata group reported on 22 December 2022.

Aloke has previously worked in senior positions of Air India and Oman Air. The Air India Express is being created by merging AirAsia India and Air India Express.

"The two constituent airlines will continue to have the full complement of regulatory post-holders until the merger is complete but, for now, a single CEO will provide the clarity and singular accountability necessary to navigate the process," Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson said in the internal communication.

As per the internal communication, current AirAsia India CEO Sunil Bhaskaran will assume the leadership of a new initiative – an aviation training academy.

Tata group has been working on consolidating its airline business after taking over loss-making Air India in January this year.

On 2 November, Air India said an operational review process is underway to integrate budget carrier AirAsia India with Air India Express and the merger is likely to be completed by the end of 2023.

The firm had said the merger is aimed at having a single low-cost carrier for the Air India group. Post-merger, the entity will be branded as Air India Express..

Source : Mint

Published On : December 23, 2022

10 .

Who has become the only Indian to be named in an international list of 50 greatest actors of all time by a prominent British magazine?

A)

Shah Rukh Khan

B)

Salman Khan

C)

Aamir Khan

D)

Hrithik Roshan

Correct Answer : Shah Rukh Khan

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has become the only Indian to be named in an international list of 50 greatest actors of all time by a prominent British magazine.

The 57-year-old actor is included in Empire magazine's list which also recognises Hollywood giants like Denzel Washington, Tom Hanks, Anthony Marlon Brando, Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson and many others.

In the accompanying short profile, the magazine said Shah Rukh Khan has a career that has now spanned four decades of "near unbroken hits, and a fanbase of pretty much billions".

"You don't do that without outrageous amounts of charisma and absolute mastery of your craft. Comfortable in almost every genre going, there's pretty much nothing he can't do," it added.

From his extensive filmography, the publication highlighted Shah Rukh Khan's notable characters from four movies -- Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed "Devdas", Karan Johar's "My Name Is Khan" and "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", and "Swades", directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar.

His dialogue from the 2012 movie "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" -- "Zindagi toh har roz jaan leti hai... Bomb toh sirf ek baar lega" (Everyday life kills us a little. A bomb will kill you only once) -- has been recognised as the "iconic line" of his career.

Jab Tak Hai Jaan" was filmmaker Yash Chopra's swansong and featured Khan as an Indian Army Major named Samar Anand. The film also starred Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma.

The actor will be next seen in the actioner "Pathaan", set to be released worldwide on January 25, 2023. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the movie also stars John Abraham and Deepika Padukone..

Source : NDTV

Published On : December 23, 2022