Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

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.

Justice Hima Kohli has been appointed Chairperson of the reconstituted Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee of the Supreme Court, ensuring continuity in leadership. This committee addresses gender sensitisation and sexual harassment issues within the Supreme Court of India.

Rakesh Ranjan, a 1992 batch IAS officer from Manipur Cadre, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). His appointment comes with the rank and pay of Secretary to the Government of India, indicating his elevated position within the organization.

Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh took over as the Commandant of the National Defence Academy from Vice Admiral Ajay Kocchar in Pune. Having been commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1990 and specializing in Gunnery and Missiles, Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh brings a wealth of experience to his new role, ensuring the continued excellence of India's premier military training institution.

The National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru has been awarded the prestigious Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024 by the World Health Organization (WHO). This recognition highlights NIMHANS' exceptional dedication and contributions to promoting mental health and well-being. Established by WHO in 2019, the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion acknowledges institutions that demonstrate outstanding efforts in advancing health promotion initiatives, reflecting NIMHANS' significant impact in the field of mental health advocacy and promotion.