Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Inder Pal Singh Bindra, an officer of the Indian Revenue Service, has been appointed as the Secretary of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). He succeeds Anupama Anand and is expected to serve a three-year term in this role. The CCI, established to enforce the Competition Act, of 2002, plays a crucial role in ensuring fair competition and preventing practices detrimental to market competition in India.

Raj Priy Singh, a 2010-batch Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer, has been appointed as the Director of the Department of Rural Development under the Ministry of Rural Development. His appointment follows a recommendation for Central deputation by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, and is governed by the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS).

PV Sindhu, the renowned Indian badminton player, has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Tobacco Control by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. This appointment aims to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and advocate for measures to protect children from the influence of the tobacco industry, aligning with the theme of "Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference" for World No Tobacco Day 2024.

Rakesh Mohan Joshi, an international trade and management expert, has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of IIFT. With an esteemed academic background and vision for IIFT's future, Joshi aims to enhance the institution's status as a world-class business school dedicated to international trade and management.

Krishna Prakash, renowned for leading Mumbai Police's special counterterrorism team, Force One, has been honoured with the prestigious Hindi Sahitya Bharati Award. This award recognizes his contributions and achievements, including his leadership role in counterterrorism efforts and his initiatives to promote cultural and literary endeavours.