Nawaz
Sharif & daughter released from Pakistan prison
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been released from
prison, two months after he began a 10-year jail sentence for corruption. The
release came hours after a court suspended the sentences of Sharif and his
daughter Maryam, who were jailed shortly before July's general election.
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani visits India
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani was recently in India for visit.
During a day-long visit, he reviewed and positively assessed the progress of
the multi-faceted bilateral strategic partnership. Both leaders (Narendra Modi
and Ashraf Ghani) expressed determination to strengthen connectivity, including
through Chabahar port and Air-Freight Corridor.
Government appoints new MD & CEOs at 10 PSBs
The government of India cleared the appointment of Chief Executive
Officers and Managing Directors (CEOs and MDs) at 10 Public Sector Banks
(PSBs). They are part of the
15 names recommended by the Bank Boards Bureau for elevation. Of those
named, five are currently the deputy managing directors of State Bank of India
(SBI) while the other five are executive directors (EDs) at different
government-owned banks.
Afghanistan Ambassador to
India quits Afghanistan government Ambassador to India Dr.Shaida
Mohammad Abdali to quit on September. He presented his resignation personally
to President Ashraf Ghani during his visit to Delhi. Dr.Abdali said that he
wants to serve his people and country. His remarks showed that he would join
politics in Afghanistan.
Tajinder Mukherjee takes over as CMD of NIC
Tajinder Mukherjee has taken over as the Chairman and Managing Director
of National Insurance Company Limited (NICL). Prior to joining NIC, she was
posted as General Manager and Chief
Underwriting Officer of New India Assurance.
INSV Tarini crew bestowed with Tenzing Norgay award
All-women crew of INSV Tarini has
bagged the prestigious Tenzing Norgay
National Adventure award for beating the odds in water with their enduring
skills and sailing across the world for eight long months. The award is the
highest national recognition for outstanding achievements in the field of
adventure on land, sea and air.
Dr. Mahesh Sharma released 2 books of National Museum
The Minister of State for Culture (Independent Charge) and Environment,
Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma Released two important
publications of the National Museum in New Delhi. To the objective of generate
awareness about the activities of National Museum.
Lewis Hamilton won Singapore Grand Prix 2018
Lewis Hamilton won the Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay Street Circuit,
in Singapore. Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton won the 1st position. He was followed by
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in the 2nd spot. Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel finished in the 3rd place. With
this victory, Lewis Hamilton has
increased his chances of winning this year’s Formula One World Championship.
QUIZ1) Which Pakistan's former Prime Minister has been released from Pakistan prison?
A) Mohammad Ali Bogra
B)
Shaukat Aziz
C) Nawaz Sharif
D) I. I. Chundrigar Answer:C
2) Which Afghanistan President visits India Recently?
A)
Ashraf Ghani
B)
Hamid Karzai
C) Abdul Kabir
D) Mohammad Rabbani Answer:A
3) Government appoints new MD & CEOs at how many Public Sector Banks?
A)
5
B)
6
C) 8
D) 10 Answer:D
4) Who among the has recently resigned his position as Afghanistan's envoy to India?
A) Ashraf Ghani
B) Shaida Mohammad Abdali
C) Hamid Karzai
D) Abdul
Rashid Dostum
Answer:B
5) Who takes over as CMD of National Insurance Company Limited (NICL)?
A)
Lakshmi Suresh
B)
Suresh Yadav
C) Naresh kumar
D) Tajinder Mukherjee Answer:D
6) Which crew Bestowed With Tenzing Norgay Award?
A) INSV Mhadei
B) INSV Tarini
C) INSV Kadmatt
D) INSV Vikramaditya Answer:B
7) Who released 2 books of National Museum?
A) Harsimrat Kaur Badal
B)
Sushma Swaraj
C) Suresh Prabhu
D) Mahesh
Sharma Answer:D
8) Who won Singapore Grand Prix 2018?
A)
Lewis Hamilton
B)
Sebastian Vettel
C) Kyle Busch
D) Denny
Hamlin Answer:A
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