Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Justice Alok Aradhe has taken oath as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, succeeding Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya. The oath ceremony was administered by Maharashtra Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai. Justice Alok Aradhe previously served as the Chief Justice of Telangana High Court, bringing extensive judicial experience to his new role. This appointment underscores his significant contributions to the judiciary.

Ambarish Kenghe has been appointed as the Group CEO of Angel One, effective March 2025. He brings over two decades of experience in fintech, technology, and e-commerce. Kenghe previously held significant roles, including Vice President and General Manager at Google Pay APAC and Chief Product Officer at Myntra. His leadership experience in scaling digital platforms and integrating AI-driven innovations positions him well to steer Angel One through a competitive and rapidly transforming financial services landscape.

Dr Krishna Ella, founder of Bharat Biotech, received the INSA Fellowship for 2025 in recognition of his exceptional contributions to vaccine development, notably Covaxin. The fellowship, starting January 1, 2025, places him among distinguished scientists like Dr. S. Somanath of ISRO. Bharat Biotech has developed 18 vaccines, delivered nine billion doses globally, and introduced innovations like the intranasal vaccine iNCOVACC.

Gyanendra Pratap Singh, a 1991 batch IPS officer from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, has been appointed as the Director General of the CRPF, with tenure extending till November 30, 2027. He succeeds Anish Dayal Singh and follows the interim charge held by Vitul Kumar. Singh’s significant career achievements include serving as Assam’s Director General of Police and playing a pivotal role during the anti-CAA agitation. His appointment underscores his extensive experience and leadership within India’s police and security framework.

Justice Arun Mishra, a former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed as the Ombudsman and Ethics Officer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Known for his extensive legal expertise and leadership experience, he will address ethical issues and disputes in Indian cricket. This appointment is a significant milestone in his career, which includes serving as Chief Justice of the Rajasthan and Calcutta High Courts and as the youngest Chairman of the Bar Council of India.