Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

John Slaven, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vedanta Aluminium, has been appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the International Aluminium Institute (IAI). In this role, he will lead global initiatives to promote sustainability and highlight the crucial role of aluminium in advancing towards a zero-carbon future.

Dr Bikramjit Chaudhuri has been appointed as the new Chief of Measurement Science & Analytics at BARC India. He brings with him extensive experience in statistics, market measurement, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, among other areas, making him a seasoned professional in the field.

Sanjiv Puri, the Chairman and Managing Director of ITC Ltd., has been elected as the President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the term 2024-25, succeeding R Dinesh. Puri brings extensive experience and leadership to this role, contributing to the promotion of business-friendly policies and economic growth in India.

Lai Ching-te, the current Vice President, is set for appointment as Taiwan’s President after winning the presidential election. He has pledged to prioritize national prosperity and maintain stability across the Taiwan Strait through diplomacy.

Pradeep Natarajan has received approval from the RBI to serve as the Whole Time Director on the Board of IDFC FIRST Bank, signalling a significant development for the private sector lender. This appointment, confirmed for a tenure of three years, underscores the bank's focus on enhancing its leadership team.