24 May 2014 Current Affairs
World Bank Named Hiroshi Naka As New Vice President
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim announced the appointment of Japanese national Hiroshi Naka as the bank’s Vice President and Auditor General effective July 2014. He has over 25 years of experience working with the Japanese Ministry of Finance and multilateral organisations, where he specialised in issues such as economic sanctions, anti-money laundering and supervision of financial institutions.
TR Zeliang Sworn In As Nagaland CM
TR Zeliang, leader of Naga Peoples Front ( NPF), was on 24 May sworn in as the Chief Minister of Nagaland following the resignation of Neiphio Rio, who has been elected to Lok Sabha. The NDF-led ruling Democratic Alliance of Nagaland ( DAN-III) government was formed in March 2013. Neiphi Rio demitted office on 23 May 2014 after being chief minister for over 11 years following his victory in the recent Lok Sabha polls.