Question

As of August 2018, who is the current Chairman and Managing Director of Air India?
1. Ajay Singh
2. Pradeep Singh Kharola
3. Aditya Ghosh
4.  Kalanithi Maran 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Pradeep Singh Kharola

The correct answer is 

• August 2018, Pradeep Singh Kharola is the current Chairman and Managing Director of Air India.
• As of now the current Chairman and Managing Director of Air India is Rajiv Bansal.

• Air India was founded on 15 October 1932 and its headquarter is located in Delhi.
  • Air India had its origin as Tata Air Services later renamed to Tata Airlines founded by J. R. D. Tata of Tata Sons, an Indian aviator, and business tycoon.
  • On 15 October 1932, Tata flew a Puss Moth carrying air mail from Karachi to Bombay.
  • After World War II, regular commercial service was restored in India and Tata Airlines became a public limited company on 29 July 1946 under the name Air India.
  • After Indian independence in 1947, 49% of the airline was acquired by the Government of India in 1948.