Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Justice Sheel Nagu has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, succeeding Acting Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia. His appointment follows a recommendation by the Supreme Court Collegium and fills the vacancy left after the retirement of Chief Justice RS Jha. Justice Nagu previously served as Acting Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court and has a distinguished career marked by numerous reported judgments and contributions to the judiciary in India.

Dr. B.N. Gangadhar, a renowned figure in the field of mental health and medical administration, has been officially appointed as the Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC). His previous roles include directorship at NIMHANS and presidency at the Medical Assessment and Rating Board, highlighting his extensive experience and suitability for leading the NMC. This appointment is aimed at enhancing medical education and healthcare governance in India through his expertise and leadership.

Naveen Chandra Jha has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SBI General Insurance Company Ltd., succeeding Kishore Kumar Poludasu. With nearly thirty years of experience at the State Bank of India, Jha has held significant roles, including Deputy Managing Director and Chief General Manager of Amaravati Circle, Andhra Pradesh. His strategic vision aims to enhance operational excellence and drive holistic growth initiatives at SBI General Insurance, maintaining high service standards and customer-centricity. This appointment reflects SBI General Insurance’s commitment to leadership continuity and strengthening its market position under Jha's leadership.

Rajinder Khanna has been appointed as the additional National Security Adviser (NSA), marking the first time this position has been filled. He joins the existing organizational structure of the National Security Council (NSC), which includes the Strategic Policy Group (SPG), National Security Advisory Board (NSAB), and National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS). The NSC, established in 1998, plays a pivotal role in shaping India's national security policies and strategies, advising on internal and external security issues under the oversight of the Prime Minister.

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) appointed T R Sharma as its new director, replacing Ashok K Singh. Currently holding the position of Deputy Director General (Crop Science) at ICAR, Sharma brings substantial experience and expertise in agricultural sciences to his new role. His appointment is aimed at further advancing research and innovation in agriculture, aligning with India's agricultural development goals under ICAO's leadership