Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2023 GS-I Current Affairs
Question

Which Indian origin businessman has been elected as Mayor of London Borough of Southwark for the second time?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Sunil Chopra

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sunil Chopra”.
Indian-origin businessman Sunil Chopra has been elected as the mayor of London Borough of Southwark for the second time.

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