The Hurun Global Rich List 2024, released on 26 March 2024 reported 167 new billionaires worldwide, totaling 3,279 individuals.
- Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, retained his position as Asia’s richest person, with a net worth of USD 115 billion, despite slipping one place to 10th globally.
- Gautam Adani, founder of the Adani Group, experienced a remarkable surge in wealth, reaching USD 86 billion and securing the 15th spot globally, attributed to a rally in his companies’ shares.
- The United States added 109 billionaires, maintaining its lead with 800 billionaires, while China retained its position as the world leader with 814 billionaires, despite a decline in numbers.
- Elon Musk reclaimed his title as the world’s richest person with a net worth of USD 231 billion, followed by Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault.
- India saw a significant rise in its billionaire population, ranking third globally with 271 billionaires, marking an addition of 84 individuals, and Mumbai surpassed Beijing as Asia’s billionaire capital for the first time.
Q: Who reclaimed the title of the world’s richest person according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2024?
a) Bernard Arnault
b) Jeff Bezos
c) Elon Musk
d) Mukesh Ambani
Ans : c) Elon Musk
Q: Who retained the title of Asia’s richest person according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2024?
a) Elon Musk
b) Jeff Bezos
c) Mukesh Ambani
d) Gautam Adani
Ans : c) Mukesh Ambani
Q: Which city surpassed Beijing to become Asia’s billionaire capital for the first time, according to the information provided?
a) Shanghai
b) Mumbai
c) Tokyo
d) Seou
Ans : b) Mumbai
