Vijay Singh Thakur - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Who received the 'Asian of the Year 2014' award by leading Singapore daily The Straits Times, on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

a. Smriti Irani
b. S Jayashanker
c. Sushma Swaraj
d. Vijay Singh Thakur
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Vijay Singh Thakur

Explanation:
Vijay Singh Thakur is India’s high Commissioner to Singapore. Mr Modi was given the award in December 2014 for putting focus on India's development and getting the world "excited" about the prospects of the country again.