Awards and Honours - Current Affairs and GK

Q1:

Who has been appointed as the new Assistant Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction by the United Nations?

A Maria Gonzalez

B Rahul Sharma

C Fatima Ahmed

D Kamal Kishore

ANS:D - Kamal Kishore

Kamal Kishore of India has been appointed as the new Assistant Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction by the United Nations. With nearly 30 years of experience in disaster risk reduction, climate action, and sustainable development, he brings extensive expertise to lead the UN's efforts in disaster risk reduction.