New president of US India Business Council

Nisha Desai Biswal appointed US-India Business Council president

Question: Recently, who has been appointed as the new president of US India Business Council (USIBC)?
(a) Nisha Mathur
(b) Nisha Desai Biswal
(c) Indra Nooyi
(d) Asha Khemka
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • On October 10, 2017, Nisha Desai Biswal, former Indian American associate secretary of South and Central Asia, was appointed as the new president of US-India Business Council (USIBC).
  • In this post, she will replace Mukesh Aghi, who is the head of the current US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF).
  • The objective of this Council is to create an inclusive bilateral business environment between India and America.

Reference:
http://www.usibc.com/press-release/us-chamber-appoints-nisha-desai-biswal-president-us-india-business-council
http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/nisha-biswal-made-usibc-president/article19835637.ece
http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/nisha-desai-biswal-appointed-us-india-business-council-president/story-bN9tbqS2bVRhSL1NZZracP.html