Central Government Names Satyajit Mohanty as India's Representative to ICAO Council
The appointment carries a fixed tenure of three years at the Montreal-based aviation body.
In a parallel administrative order, Rahul Jain has been chosen as Senior Adviser to the Executive Director representing India at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington DC for a three-year period.
Exam Perspective: Strategic postings at multilateral forums like ICAO and IMF enhance India's diplomatic influence in global civil aviation and international financial policy formulation.
Key Facts / Static GK
ICAO Council President: Salvatore Sciacchitano
IMF Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States
IMF Managing Director: Kristalina Georgieva
Practice Quiz — 6 August 2026
Q1. Who has been appointed as the new Representative of India on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?
Q2. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) recently approved a one-year extension for which Union Cabinet Secretary?
Q3. Who has been named as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India, succeeding Campbell Wilson?
Q4. Regarding the proposed RBI guidelines for licensing Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs), consider the following statements: 1. Fresh UCB licensing was halted by RBI in 2004. 2. Eligible entities must possess a minimum net worth of Rs 300 crore and a minimum operational history of 10 years. 3. Maximum Net NPA ratio permissible for eligibility is set at 5%. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q5. According to the India Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2025 by Kroll, who emerged as India's most valued celebrity brand?
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