SSC Selection Post 2019 PYQ — Question 40

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2019 - 15 Oct 2019 • General Awareness • Q40

In 2019, who has been named the director of London's Nehru Centre, which is under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e.  Amish Tripathi.

 

In June 2019, acclaimed Indian author Amish Tripathi was appointed as the Director of the Nehru Centre in London, marking a significant milestone as the first literary figure to hold the role since its foundation in 1992 under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) . Tripathi took over from diplomat Srinivas Gotru, following a merit-based selection process that included an application and interview with ICCR officials . This appointment reflects ICCR's vision to enhance cultural exchange and global visibility of Indian arts.