Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Sheetal Devi, a renowned Para-archer and Arjuna Awardee was announced as the National Icon in the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category during the exhibition cricket match organized by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Jaideep Hansraj has been appointed as the Group President - One Kotak by Kotak Mahindra Bank, effective from April 1, 2024. This appointment aims to enhance internal collaboration and deliver enhanced customer value under the 'One Kotak' framework.

Senior bureaucrat Rahul Singh has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), succeeding Nidhi Chhibber. This appointment is part of a senior-level bureaucratic reshuffle by the Centre.

Vladimir Putin secured his sixth term in the Russian election with a commanding lead of 76.1% of the vote, marking his continued dominance in Russian politics and extending his tenure to a total of 24 years in power.

Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons, was honoured with the PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award for his outstanding philanthropic contributions. This award recognizes individuals who have shown exceptional dedication to social welfare and humanitarian causes, highlighting Tata's remarkable efforts in this field.