Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

PV Sindhu assumed a significant leadership role in international badminton governance after being elected as the Chair of the BWF Athletes' Commission. This position also grants her a voting role in the BWF Council, enabling her to influence key decisions shaping the sport globally. Her leadership focuses on advocating for player welfare, including fair prize money distribution, reduced tournament pressure, and addressing competition format concerns. As an active elite athlete, her involvement ensures that players' perspectives are effectively represented at the highest level, strengthening the governance framework and promoting balanced development in badminton worldwide.

Ramesh Babu was reappointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Karur Vysya Bank for a third consecutive term following approval by the Reserve Bank of India. This extension reflects confidence in his leadership and the bank’s performance under his guidance. The tenure has been approved for two more years and complies with regulatory provisions under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. His continued leadership ensures stability and strategic continuity in the bank’s operations. The reappointment was formally communicated to stock exchanges, maintaining transparency and adherence to corporate governance standards.

Jayant Chaudhary launched Asia’s first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development to address gender gaps in emerging skill sectors. The initiative focuses on empowering women by enhancing their participation in advanced technological domains such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and semiconductors. It serves as a research and training hub aimed at developing industry-relevant curricula and fostering collaboration between

The Government of India constituted a high-level panel to assess serious cybersecurity threats posed by the AI platform Mythos, particularly to the banking sector. The panel is led by C S Setty, who is also the Chairman of the State Bank of India and the Indian Banks' Association. His leadership is significant due to his expertise in banking and financial systems. The panel’s role includes identifying vulnerabilities in existing IT systems and recommending upgrades and investments. This initiative reflects the growing concern over AI-driven threats and aims to strengthen the resilience of India's financial infrastructure against advanced technological risks.

On April 28, 2026, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) appointed Sanjay Jamuar as the first CEO of its global arm, Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL). This newly formed entity focuses on executing metro and infrastructure projects both domestically and internationally. Sanjay Jamuar, a former Indian Railway Traffic Service officer, has been associated with DMRC since 1998 and was its first Operations and Maintenance employee. His appointment reflects his extensive experience in metro operations. DMIL aims to provide advisory services and manage operations for mass transit systems worldwide, strengthening India’s presence in global infrastructure development.