Top Best Current Affairs 23 January 2021

Who has been appointed as the managing director of Sundaram Finance Ltd?

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The board of Sundaram Finance has named Rajiv Lochan as the managing director with effect from April 1.

Which state has topped in the India Innovation Index 2021, under the North-Eastern Hill States category?

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Under the 'North-Eastern/Hill States' category the Himachal Pradesh emerged as the top state in the India Innovation Index 2021.

Which state has launched the first online youth radio station Radio Hills-Youngistan Ka Dil?

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has launched Himachal Pradesh's first online youth radio station Radio Hills-Youngistan Ka Dil.

Which country has chaired the Executive Board session of WHO, held in January 2021?

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The Union Health Minister of India Dr. Harsh Vardhan chaired the 148th session of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization.

Mata Prasad was the former Governor of which state, who recently died at the age of 95?

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The Former Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and senior Congress leader Mata Prasad has passed away. He was 95.

Who has been awarded with the Nelson Mandela World Humanitarian award?

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The Esteemed Philanthropist Ravi Gaikwad has won Nelson Mandela World Humanitarian Award.

In major states category which state has topped the India Innovation Index 2021 released by NITI Aayog?

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

In the 'Major States' category, Karnataka occupied the top position, followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu respectively.

Which of the following took oath as 49th US Vice President?

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Kamala Harris took oath as 49th Vice President of the country, becoming the first women to hold the post in the history of the United States.