UPSC Prelims 2005 Q14: Current Affairs – Business & Economy
Who among the following is the President of the FICCI?
- (a) Sunil Mittal
- (b) Brijmohan Lal Munjal
- (c) Onkar S. Kanwar
- (d) Vivek Burman
Answer: (c) Onkar S. Kanwar
Explanation
President of FICCI in 2005
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Onkar S. Kanwar | Chairman of Apollo Tyres; FICCI President in 2005 |
| Sunil Mittal | Bharti Group; CII leader, not FICCI |
| Brijmohan Lal Munjal | Hero group; not FICCI President in 2005 |
| Vivek Burman | Dabur; not FICCI President |
The FICCI President for 2005 was Onkar S. Kanwar.
Answer: (c) Onkar S. Kanwar.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Sunil Mittal headed the Bharti group.
- (b) Incorrect. B. L. Munjal was the Hero group's founder-chairman.
- (c) CORRECT. Onkar S. Kanwar was FICCI President in 2005.
- (d) Incorrect. Vivek Burman was with Dabur.
Key point
FICCI President 2005: Onkar S. Kanwar (Apollo Tyres).
Remember
Onkar S. Kanwar was FICCI President in 2005.
Common mistakes
- Confusing FICCI with CII or ASSOCHAM.
- Picking the best-known industrialist.
- Not noting that presidents change every year.
Exam tip
Industry bodies: FICCI (1927), CII (1895), ASSOCHAM (1920).
Sources
- FICCI — past presidents
- Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry — Annual Report 2005