1st April 2023 – Daily Current Affairs Questions for UPSC Prelims Exams
GS Team published here 1 April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims Exams. These will be helpful for the upcoming UPSC All exams. These current affairs make daily analysis and related India, World, Technology, and all govt news.
The board of directors of which automobile company has appointed Niranjan Gupta as CEO?
Answer: Hero MotoCorp
Note:
Hero MotoCorp’s board has announced the appointment of Niranjan Gupta as the new CEO with effect from May 1.
Gupta, who is currently the CFO and head of the Strategy and MA department, will be upgraded to the new position.
Pawan Munjal will continue to hold the position of Executive Chairman and Whole-time Director of the Company.
Niranjan Gupta has been instrumental in ensuring the financial stability of Hero MotoCorp.
His efforts have also helped the company forge important partnerships with global brands such as Harley Davidson and Zero Motorcycles.
Niranjan Gupta has over 25 years of directing experience in areas such as finance, M&A, supply chain and strategy.
Which payment services has named Sumil Vikamsey as MD?
Answer: Hitachi Payment Services
Note:
Sumil Vikamsey has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Hitachi Payment Services.
He will replace Rustam Irani, who is retiring.
Vikamsey will also join the board of the company with effect from April 1, 2023.
During its growth, the company was responsible for functions such as finance, strategy, development, analytics, the white-label ATM program, and allied business areas.
He will still be associated with the company as an advisor to the Iranian company.
Hitachi Payments has been operating since 15 years and offers a complete range of different payment solutions covering various stages of the payment process.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and who has won the Swiss Open 2023 doubles title?
Answer: Chirag Setty
Note:
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the title for India in the Swiss Open Super 300 doubles badminton tournament.
They won in the final playing against Ren Xiang Yu and Tan Qiang of China.
They won the first set 21-19 while in the second set they won 24-22.
The tournament has been held in Switzerland since 1955 and is the oldest and most prestigious badminton tournament in Europe.
Which country’s President has appointed Sheikh Mansoor as the Vice President?
Answer: UAE
Note:
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has appointed his brother Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Vice President.
The UAE Federal Supreme Court has endorsed the appointment.
The current Vice President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will continue in office.
Sheikh Mohammed, who is also the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has appointed Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed and Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed as Deputy Governors of Abu Dhabi.
The UAE Federal Supreme Council has approved the appointment of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE and Minister of the Presidential Court.
Which Bollywood actor has been signed by Star Sports as its brand ambassador?
Answer: Ranveer Singh
Note:
Star Sports has appointed Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador.
Leveraging Ranveer Singh’s popularity and love for sports, the brand seeks to reach out to a wider audience.
He will act as the Sutradhar or Storyteller for the upcoming IPL season.
The organization has branded the IPL as the “Incredible League”.
Ranveer Singh has also participated in creating the content for this session.
The IPL season will begin on March 31.
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