Justice Surya
Kant named HP High Court Chief Justice
Justice Surya
Kant was appointed as the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court. Justice
Surya Kant was a judge in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The post of Chief
Justice in Himachal Pradesh High Court has been vacant since April 2017.
Chanda Kochhar quits as ICICI Bank CEO
The ICICI Bank
CEO Chanda Kochhar quit her position with immediate effect. The announcement
came after her plea for early retirement was accepted by the bank.
India ranked 28th among 73 countries in govt e-payment adoption
The Government
E-Payments Adoption Ranking (GEAR), compiled by The Economist Intelligence Unit
commissioned by payments company Visa ranked India as 28th country to progress
in the digital transformation journey.
South Sudanese surgeon to receive 2018 Nansen Refugee award
Evan Atar Adha,
a surgeon who runs a remote hospital in South Sudan, received the prestigious
2018 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award. He was chosen for his 20-year commitment to
providing medical services to people forced to flee conflict and persecution in
Sudan and South Sudan.
Mukesh Ambani Richest Indian For 11th Consecutive Year
Reliance
Industries’ Chairman Mukesh Ambani has emerged as the richest Indian for the
11th consecutive year with a net worth of USD 47.3 billion, according to Forbes
magazine. Ambani is also the year’s biggest gainer, adding USD 9.3 billion to
his wealth amid the continuing success of his Reliance Jio broadband telco
service.
Manipur clinch Women’s National Football Championship crown
Manipur claimed
victory in the final of the 24th Senior Women’s National Football
Championships, defeating hosts Odisha in the summit clash by a 2-1 margin in
Cuttack. The result marked the 19th occasion that the state from the northeast
of India won the trophy. The final held at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack,
Odisha.
05 October: World Teachers Day
World Teachers’ Day is celebrated globally on
5th October. The WTD 2018 will mark the 70th anniversary of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights (1948) that recognizes education as a key
fundamental right and establishes an entitlement to free compulsory education,
ensuring inclusive and equitable access for all children. The theme for this
year's WTD is 'The right to education means the right to a qualified teacher'.
Ravi Venkatesan appointed as UNICEF special representative
The UNICEF has
appointed Ravi Venkatesan has its special representative of young people. His
new role will provide strategic guidance and support UNICEF globally with
high-level outreach, partnerships and scaling
innovations.
QUIZ
1) Who was
appointed as the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court?
A) Kurian Joseph
B)
A.M. Khanwilkar
C)
Mansoor Ahmad Mir
D)
Surya Kant
Answer: D
2)
Who has quits
as ICICI Bank CEO?
A) Indra Nooyi
B)
Chanda Kochhar
C)
Arundhati Bhattacharya
D)
Naina Lal Kidwai
Answer: B
3)
Which
Country ranked 28th among 73 countries in govt e-payment adoption?
A) India
B)
Russia
C)
China
D)
USA
Answer: A
4)
Dr
Evan Atar Adha who received Nansen Refugee award 2018 belongs to which Country?
A) North Korea
B)
South Korea
C)
South Sudan
D)
North Sudan
Answer: C
5)
Who
has emerged as the richest Indian for the 11th
consecutive year according to Forbes magazine?
A) Mukesh Ambani
B)
Lakshmi Mittal
C)
Ratan Tata
D)
Azim Premji
Answer: A
6)
Which
State has won Women's National Football Championship crown?
A) Odisha
B)
Tamil Nadu
C)
Mizoram
D)
Manipur
Answer: D
7)
Which day was observed as World Teachers
Day?
A) 15 October
B) 05 October
C)
25 October
D)
04 October
Answer: B
8)
Who
has appointed as UNICEF special representative?
A) Arundhati Roy
B) Vikram Seth
C)
Ruskin Bond
D)
Ravi Venkatesan
Answer: D
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