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Who has been appointed as the Director-General of the National Security Guard (NSG)?
Who has been appointed as the Director-General of the National Security Guard (NSG)?
Who has been re-elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha?
Who has been re-elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha?
Which article provides the provision to elect the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
Which article provides the provision to elect the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
N. Kotiswar Singh became the first Supreme Court judge from which state?
N. Kotiswar Singh became the first Supreme Court judge from which state?
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What is the correct name of the counter-terrorism unit of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs?
What is the correct name of the counter-terrorism unit of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs?
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What date was the National Security Guard (NSG) founded?
What date was the National Security Guard (NSG) founded?
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What is the highest authority of the Lok Sabha known as?
What is the highest authority of the Lok Sabha known as?
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What is the main function of the Securities Appellate Tribunal?
What is the main function of the Securities Appellate Tribunal?
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In which city is the headquarters of NAFED located?
In which city is the headquarters of NAFED located?
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Which of the following individuals was appointed as the Chairman of IFFCO?
Which of the following individuals was appointed as the Chairman of IFFCO?
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Who was appointed as the National Ambassador for UNICEF India?
Who was appointed as the National Ambassador for UNICEF India?
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Which body does the Securities Appellate Tribunal operate under?
Which body does the Securities Appellate Tribunal operate under?
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What is the founding date of NAFED?
What is the founding date of NAFED?
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Which of the following is NOT a financial regulator that the Securities Appellate Tribunal hears appeals against?
Which of the following is NOT a financial regulator that the Securities Appellate Tribunal hears appeals against?
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What type of organization is IFFCO classified as?
What type of organization is IFFCO classified as?
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C.P. Radhakrishnan is the new governor of which of the following states?
C.P. Radhakrishnan is the new governor of which of the following states?
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Who has been appointed as CEO of the Indian Olympic Association?
Who has been appointed as CEO of the Indian Olympic Association?
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Who became the Secretary General of BIMSTEC?
Who became the Secretary General of BIMSTEC?
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Who has been appointed as the chairman of the 16th Finance Commission?
Who has been appointed as the chairman of the 16th Finance Commission?
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What was the primary purpose of incorporating Nupur Talwar as a 'Bad Bank'?
What was the primary purpose of incorporating Nupur Talwar as a 'Bad Bank'?
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What does BIMSTEC stand for?
What does BIMSTEC stand for?
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Who has been appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
Who has been appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
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What is the maximum term length for a Chief Election Commissioner in India?
What is the maximum term length for a Chief Election Commissioner in India?
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Who has been appointed as the Vigilance Commissioner of India?
Who has been appointed as the Vigilance Commissioner of India?
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Which body was set up to address governmental corruption in India?
Which body was set up to address governmental corruption in India?
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Which article of the Indian Constitution pertains to the Election Commission of India?
Which article of the Indian Constitution pertains to the Election Commission of India?
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Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?
Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?
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Who among the following was appointed as the Election Commissioner of India?
Who among the following was appointed as the Election Commissioner of India?
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Which governing body is responsible for the appointment of Chief Election Commissioners in India?
Which governing body is responsible for the appointment of Chief Election Commissioners in India?
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What year was the Central Vigilance Commission established?
What year was the Central Vigilance Commission established?
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Who has been appointed as President of the Supreme Court Bar Association?
Who has been appointed as President of the Supreme Court Bar Association?
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Who appoints the Governor of a state?
Who appoints the Governor of a state?
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Under which article is the appointment of the Governor outlined?
Under which article is the appointment of the Governor outlined?
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What is the term length for a Governor according to Article 156?
What is the term length for a Governor according to Article 156?
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Which article pertains to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?
Which article pertains to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?
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Who was appointed as the Chairman of TRAI?
Who was appointed as the Chairman of TRAI?
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Which article discusses the Oath or Affirmation of the Governor?
Which article discusses the Oath or Affirmation of the Governor?
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What is the primary function of the NARCL?
What is the primary function of the NARCL?
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According to Article 338A, what does it pertain to?
According to Article 338A, what does it pertain to?
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Who has been appointed as MD of NARCL?
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Under which ministry does the National Commission for Scheduled Castes operate?
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Study Notes
Appointments 2024
- 51st CJI: Sanjiv Khanna
- Army Chief: Upendra D
- Finance Secretary: Tuhin Kanta
- ISRO Chairman: S Somnath
- 18th Speaker: Om Birla
- DRDO, CAG, CGA, Attorney General: ... (Information incomplete)
Chief Justice of India (CJI)
- Sanjiv Khanna assumed office on November 11, 2024.
- He replaced D.Y. Chandrachud.
- Appointed by the President of India.
- Appointed under Article 124 (Clause 2).
- Tenure: 65 years old.
- First CJI: Hiralal J Kania
Finance Secretary
- Tuhin Kanta Pandey was appointed as the Finance Secretary.
- Replaced T.V. Somanathan.
- Position's formation date: 1947
- Term: 2 years
International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman
- Jay Shah was named the new ICC Chairman.
Indian Air Force Chief 2024
- Amar Preet Singh became the new Chief of the Indian Air Force.
National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Chief
- Alok Ranjan is the new NCRB Chief.
Deputy Chief of the Air Staff
- Tejinder Singh assumed the position.
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Director General
- Amrit Mohan was appointed Director General.
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Director General
- Anurag Garg is now the NCB Director General.
Delhi's Chief Minister
- Atishi Marlena became Delhi's 3rd woman CM.
- Party: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Railway Board Chairman and CEO
- Satish Kumar was appointed as Railway Board Chairman & CEO.
Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Director General
- Ashok Kumar Singh became the Director General of ESIC
Enforcement Directorate Director
- Rahul Navin was appointed as the Enforcement Directorate Director.
National Security Guard (NSG) Director General
- B. Srinivasan was appointed Director-General of NSG.
Lok Sabha Speaker
- Om Birla was re-elected as the 18th Lok Sabha Speaker.
First Supreme Court Judge From Manipur
- N Kotiswar Singh became the first Supreme Court judge from Manipur.
India's New Foreign Secretary
- Vikram Misri was appointed as India's Foreign Secretary.
NATO Secretary-General
- Mark Rutte was appointed as the next NATO Secretary-General.
Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha
- J.P. Nadda was appointed as Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha.
NSA (National Security Advisor)
- Ajit Doval was re-appointed NSA.
PM's Principal Secretary
- Pramod Kumar Misra was appointed as PM's Principal Secretary.
SIDBI Chairman and Managing Director
- Manoj Mittal was appointed as SIDBI Chairman and MD.
CBDT Chairman
- Ravi Agrawal was appointed as the CBDT Chairman.
FATF President
- Elisa de Anda Madrazo is now the FATF President.
UPSC Chairman
- Preeti Sudan was appointed as the new UPSC Chairman.
15th President of India
- Draupadi Murmu was elected as the 15th President.
14th Vice-President of India
- Jagdeep Dhankhar was elected as the 14th Vice-President.
DRDO Chairman
- Samir V. Kamat was appointed as DRDO Chairman.
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
- Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan was appointed as CDS.
Attorney General of India
- R. Venkataramani was appointed as Attorney General of India.
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Test your knowledge on the key appointments in India for the year 2024. This quiz covers influential positions including the Chief Justice of India, Finance Secretary, and heads of various organizations. Challenge yourself with questions about the roles and tenures of these significant figures.
