Question

Nita Ambani is the India's _______ International Olympic Committee member.
1. Third Woman
2. Second Woman
3. First Woman
4. None of these

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : First Woman

The correct answer is First Woman.

• Nita Ambani, Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, was elected as first women member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
  • She is the first Indian to join the international body and is still the only individual member of India.
  • Her election to the body of the universe is before she hits the age of 70.
  • She was nominated by the IOC Executive Board in June 2016 and voted by the IOC Delegates at the 129th Session in Rio de Janeiro.
  • The autonomous screening process follows a revised protocol for the appointment of IOC members based on the recommendations of the Olympic Agenda 2020.
  • Individuals are selected on merit and elected by current IOC members.