Identify the XLRI alumnus, who has recently been appointed as the Deputy National Security Advisor?
- Parikshit Gautam
- Vikram Misri
- Arun Mani Dixit
- Parthapriya Ghosh
- S. Sathya Kumar
The Correct Option is B
Approach Solution - 1
To identify the correct answer to the question, "Identify the XLRI alumnus, who has recently been appointed as the Deputy National Security Advisor?", we need to analyze the given options and find out the recent appointment that is mentioned.
The options provided are:
- Parikshit Gautam
- Vikram Misri
- Arun Mani Dixit
- Parthapriya Ghosh
- S. Sathya Kumar
Upon reviewing recent news and appointments, it is verified that Vikram Misri has been appointed as the Deputy National Security Advisor of India. Vikram Misri, an alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur, has had a distinguished career in the Indian Foreign Service and held several notable positions, adding to his credentials for this appointment.
Let's substantiate this by ruling out the other options:
- Parikshit Gautam: No recent updates or news about any significant appointment related to this name as Deputy National Security Advisor.
- Arun Mani Dixit: No recent news or high-profile government association linked to serving as Deputy National Security Advisor.
- Parthapriya Ghosh: Similarly, no relevant reports about this person in reference to the position in question.
- S. Sathya Kumar: Does not match the role or any recent updates concerning the Deputy National Security Advisor position.
Therefore, based on the current information and verifiable news sources, Vikram Misri is the correct answer.
Approach Solution -2
To solve this general awareness question, we begin by identifying the individual who is both a graduate of XLRI and has recently been appointed as the Deputy National Security Advisor. The options given are:
- Parikshit Gautam
- Vikram Misri
- Arun Mani Dixit
- Parthapriya Ghosh
- S. Sathya Kumar
After evaluating the context of the appointment, the correct response is Vikram Misri. He is an alumnus of XLRI and has been appointed as the Deputy National Security Advisor, making him the correct choice among the options provided.
The correct answer is therefore: Vikram Misri.
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