Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Eveready Industries India (EIIL) has partnered with Neeraj Chopra, the Olympic gold medalist and World no. 1 in men's javelin throw, as its new brand ambassador. This collaboration aims to launch the Ultima Alkaline battery series, emphasizing excellence, innovation, and a strong connection with the youth through long-lasting battery solutions.

Professor Jayant Murthy, an esteemed Indian astrophysicist, was honoured by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) with an asteroid named after him, (215884) Jayantmurthy. This recognition reflects his significant contributions to the field of astrophysics and space exploration.

Kumar Venkatasubramanian has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of P&G India, effective from May 1, 2024. He brings significant experience with P&G, having served in various roles, including leading the sales team in P&G India and later as CEO of P&G Australia and New Zealand.

Bhushan Gagrani has been appointed as the new Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation by the Election Commission of India. This appointment is part of recent developments in Maharashtra's civic administration, which also includes appointments for Thane and Navi Mumbai.

Kiren Rijiju was appointed with an additional charge as the Minister of Food Processing Industries after Pashupati Kumar Paras resigned from the Union Cabinet due to RLJP's exclusion from the NDA seat-sharing deal in Bihar for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. President Droupadi Murmu accepted Paras's resignation and appointed Rijiju to oversee the Food Processing Industries portfolio.