Canada - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Who has been sworn in as Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister on November 4th 2015?

a. Stephen Harper
b. Justin Trudeau
c. Navdeep Bains
d. Amarjeet Sohi
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Justin Trudeau

Explanation:
Four Indian Canadians were sworn in as Cabinet Ministers on 4th November, as 42-year-old Justin Trudeau took oath as Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister at a grand public ceremony. Harjit Sajjan, (42) was appointed Defence Minister and Navdeep Bains, (38,) got the portfolio of innovation, science and economic development. Amarjeet Sohi was sworn in as Minister for Infrastructure and Sikh lady, Bardish Jhagger, a first-time MP, was sworn in as Minister for Small Business and Tourism.
2)   After how many years did an Indian Prime Minister visit Canada in Apr-15?

a. 20
b. 15
c. 42
d. 50
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 42

Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi’s trip to Canada will be the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 42 years. The Prime Minister will meet his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper in Ottawa to advance prospects of a free trade deal.

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