Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Satish Kumar has been appointed as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). Previously serving as a Member (Traction and Rolling Stock) of the Railway Board and General Manager of North Central Railway, Prayagraj, Kumar brings extensive experience from his 1986-batch service in the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering (IRSME). His leadership is expected to steer Indian Railways toward further advancements and efficient operations.

Fatemeh Mohajerani has been appointed as Iran’s first female government spokesperson by President Masoud Pezeshkian. With a Doctorate in Business Administration from Heriot-Watt University, Mohajerani joins other high-ranking women in Iran’s government, such as Shina Ansari, head of the Department of Environment, and Farzaneh Sadeq Malvajard, Minister of Roads and Urban Development. This appointment marks a significant step in increasing the representation of women in Iran’s governmental roles.

B Srinivasan, a senior IPS officer from the Bihar cadre, has been appointed as the Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG), India's elite counter-terrorism force. His tenure as Director General will last until August 31, 2027. Srinivasan was selected for this key position by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet after the previous director, Nalin Prabhat, was appointed as the Chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The NSG plays a crucial role in combating terrorism and ensuring national security.

Sanjeev Raina, a 1987-batch officer of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), has been appointed as the Additional Director General (ADG) of the force, which is responsible for guarding the India-China Line of Actual Control (LAC). This appointment is significant as it marks only the second time in ITBP history that a cadre officer has been elevated to the ADG rank, the second highest in the force. Raina, originally from Kashmir, has had a distinguished career serving in challenging regions like Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir, and he is also credited with establishing the counter-insurgency and jungle warfare school in Uttarakhand.

Deepti Gaur Mukherjee, a 1993 batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has taken over as Secretary to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), succeeding Manoj Govil. Prior to this, she served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Authority, showcasing her experience in leadership roles within the government sector.