Gobind Singh Deo

Question: In which of the following countries did the first Sikh leader of Indian origin, Gobind Singh Deo became the first Sikh to become a cabinet minister?
(a) Indonesia
(b) Venezuela
(c) Malaysia
(d) Thailand
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:-

  • On May 21, 2018; first Sikh leader of Indian origin, Gobind Singh Deo became the first Sikh to become a cabinet minister in Malaysia.
  • It is notable that in the history of the country Malaysia, he is the first person of the minority community to be appointed as minister.
  • Gobind Singh Deo got the charge of communication and multimedia.
  • He is one of the two Indian origin people included in the Paktan Harapan Coalition.
  • Apart from him, MP of Indian origin of the Democratic Action Party, M. Kulasegaran has been made Human Resources Minister.

Reference:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/other-news/indian-origin-sikh-man-becomes-malaysias-first-minister/articleshow/64268344.cms
http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/meet-gobind-singh-deo-malaysia-s-first-ever-sikh-cabinet-minister-118052200174_1.html