Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Pavuluri Subba Rao, the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Ananth Technologies, has been honoured with the 'Aryabhatta Award' by the Aeronautical Society of India (ASI) for his significant contributions to astronautics in India. This recognition highlights Rao's entrepreneurial success and pioneering contributions to the Indian space program through Ananth Technologies.

Narpat Singh, an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer of the 2009 batch, has been appointed as the Railway Adviser of India in Dhaka, Bangladesh. His previous role as Director (Traffic Transpiration) on the Railway Board showcases his experience and expertise in the railway sector, making him a suitable choice for this position.

Nalin Prabhat, a 1992 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Director-General of the National Security Guard (NSG). His appointment is effective until his superannuation on August 31, 2028. The NSG is a specialized force tasked with countering terrorist activities, hijackings, and high-risk situations.

Santosh Viswanathan has been appointed as the Vice President and Managing Director for the India region at Intel. This strategic move aims to leverage his experience to drive value and customer-centricity in India's rapidly growing market, reflecting Intel's commitment to the region.

Keki Mistry has been appointed as the chairman of the HDFC Life Insurance board, replacing Deepak S Parekh. This decision was made by the board and is subject to approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA). Vibha Padalkar serves as the CEO of HDFC Life Insurance, and the company was founded in 2000 with its headquarters in Mumbai.