Question : Which port was recently sanctioned by the shipping ministry to become India's inaugural transshipment port?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port
B.
Mumbai Port
C.
Kandla Port
D.
Vizhinjam Port
Correct Answer : D
India's shipping ministry has granted approval to Adani Group's Vizhinjam Port in Kerala, marking it as the nation's inaugural transshipment port. This port stands as India's premier deepwater transshipment facility, facilitating the transfer of cargo between vessels on their way to their ultimate destinations. Leveraging its strategic positioning, Vizhinjam Port is poised to attract substantial marine traffic, aligning with Maritime India Vision 2030 aimed at bolstering the manufacturing sector.
Question : Amitabh Chaudhry has been reappointed as the MD and CEO of which bank?
A.
Axis Bank
B.
SBI
C.
PNB
D.
Yes Bank
Correct Answer : A
Amitabh Chaudhry has been reappointed as the Managing Director and CEO of Axis Bank. The board of Axis Bank has extended Chaudhry's term for another three years, starting from January 1, 2025, marking his second extension of three years. Chaudhry assumed the role of MD and CEO in 2019, having previously served as the MD and CEO of HDFC Life.
Question : Recently India is supplying BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to which country?
A.
Nepal
B.
Philippines
C.
Egypt
D.
Israel
Correct Answer : B
India has delivered the initial shipment of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the South East Asian nation, the Philippines, as part of a contract worth $375 million. The agreement between the Philippines and India was finalized in January 2022. BrahMos missiles are capable of traveling at speeds of 2.8 Mach, approximately three times the speed of sound.