Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) retained its position as the 5th-ranked company in The Business World Real 500 List of 2024. BPCL is a major Indian public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. It was incorporated on November 3, 1952, and has also been ranked in other notable lists such as the Fortune list of the world's biggest PSUs and Forbes's "Global 2000".

Prabha Varma received the 33rd Saraswati Samman in 2023 for his novel in verse 'Roudra Sathwikam.' This prestigious literary award, established by the K.K. Birla Foundation, recognizes exceptional literary works in Indian languages published within the last decade. Varma's work delves into philosophical themes, exploring the complexities of power, politics, morality, and human nature in poetic form.

CP Radhakrishnan, the Governor of Jharkhand, has been appointed as the in-charge governor of Telangana after Tamilisai Soundararajan's resignation, making him the third person from Tamil Nadu to hold this position in Telangana.

Thodur Madabusi Krishna, a prominent Carnatic musician, has been awarded the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi for 2024, considered a highly esteemed accolade in the realm of Carnatic music. Known for his powerful vocals and iconoclastic approach to music, Krishna's recognition reflects his significant contributions to the art form.

Arvind Kapil, a retail banking veteran from HDFC Bank, has been appointed as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Poonawalla Fincorp, bringing his extensive expertise to lead the company's growth and development strategies.