Awards and Honours - Current Affairs and GK

Q1:

Which country appointed Col Edison Napyo as its first Defence Advisor to India?

A Fiji

B Maldives

C Papua New Guinea

D Vanuatu

ANS:C - Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea appointed Col Edison Napyo as its first Defence Advisor to India, marking a significant development in bilateral relations between the two countries. The appointment underscores the warm and friendly relations enjoyed by India and Papua New Guinea, which formalized diplomatic ties in 1976. Port Moresby serves as the capital of Papua New Guinea, and the currency used is the Papua New Guinean Kina.