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Who is the newly appointed head of Bangladesh's interim government?
In what year did Muhammad Yunus receive the Nobel Peace Prize?
Who replaced Dinesh Khara as the chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI)?
What is the tenure of the newly appointed SBI chairman?
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Where is the headquarters of the State Bank of India located?
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Which country does Andrej Plenkovic serve as Prime Minister?
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Which individual has been appointed as the new Managing Director of SBI?
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How many individuals currently hold the position of Managing Director at SBI?
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What was the upper age limit for the position of SBI Chairman that Dinesh Khara reached?
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Which Prime Minister serves the nation of Nepal as the 38th person in the role?
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Study Notes
Recent Appointments in Banking & Insurance Sector
- Krishnan Venkat Subramanian (KVS Manian) appointed as MD & CEO of Federal Bank.
- Manoj Mittal takes on the role of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India).
- Sanjay Shukla appointed as Managing Director of the National Housing Bank.
- Inderjit Camotra named MD and CEO of Unity Small Finance Bank.
- Govind Singh assumes the role of MD and CEO of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank.
Dinesh Karthik's Appointment
- Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik becomes the brand ambassador for the SA20 League.
- Riyan Parag and Nitish Kumar Reddy also appointed as brand ambassadors for Puma India.
- Sumit Nagal represents Bank of Baroda as brand ambassador.
- PV Sindhu endorses wellness brand Hoop.
- Shikhar Dhawan selected for MotoGP in India.
- Sania Mirza, MC Mary Kom, and actor Rannvijay Singha are involved in Play Sports promotion.
New Director General of Assam Rifles
- Lt General Vikas Lakhera appointed as the 22nd Director General of Assam Rifles, succeeding Lt General P C Nair.
Recent Defence Appointments
- Lt Gen Shankar Narayan named Commandant of Army Hospital (Research & Referral).
- Captain Supreetha C.T. involved in defence procurement approvals amounting to ₹2,900 crores for the fiscal year 2022-23.
Astra Mk-1 Missile
- Predecessor to the successful Astra Mark-2 missile, already integrated with IAF and IN.
- Strike range of Astra Mk-1 is between 80 to 110 kilometers, with an altitude capability of 20 kilometers and maximum speed of Mach 4.5.
- Set for integration on Russian-origin Su-30 and indigenous LCA Tejas fighter aircraft.
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
- Established in 1970, headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- CMD is Commodore A Madhavrao (Retired).
Indian Air Force (IAF)
- Established on 8th October 1932, with Headquarters in New Delhi.
- Current CMD is Vivek Ram Chaudhari.
Global South Summit
- India hosted the 3rd edition of the Voice of the Global South Summit.
- Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with themes focusing on unity of purpose and growth.
Obituaries
- Shobhana Sitaram Ranade, a renowned Padma Bhushan awardee and Gandhian activist, passed away at 99 in Pune, Maharashtra.
Bangladesh Government Leadership
- Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus appointed to lead Bangladesh's interim government, replacing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Changes in Prime Minister Positions
- Notable recently appointed Prime Ministers:
- Lawrence Wong (Singapore), Andrej Plenkovic (Republic of Croatia), Dick Schoof (Netherlands), Keir Starmer (Britain), K.P. Sharma Oli (Nepal), Kristen Michal (Estonia).
State Bank of India (SBI) Leadership
- Challa Sreenivasulu Setty appointed as 27th Chairman of SBI for a tenure of three years, succeeding Dinesh Khara.
- Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh named Managing Director of SBI.
- SBI was established on 1st July 1955 and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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This quiz covers recent significant appointments in the banking and insurance sectors. Learn about the leaders who have been appointed, including their roles and affiliations. Test your knowledge on these important changes within the industry.
