Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Indian badminton maestro PV Sindhu was appointed as the brand ambassador for Tobacco Control in India during an event organized by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This initiative aims to motivate young children and youth to steer clear of tobacco in all forms and embrace healthier choices. Sindhu's designation as the brand ambassador highlights the government's proactive stance in implementing tobacco control measures and fostering healthier communities.

Shah Rukh Khan has been appointed as the new brand ambassador of Muthoot Pappachan Group, aiming to reinforce its brand presence and establish a connection with a diverse audience.

The Outlook Planet Sustainability Summit & Awards 2024 for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) was hosted in Goa on May 27th. The event aimed to recognize sustainability initiatives undertaken by government-owned companies and was organized by the Outlook Media Group with BDO India as the Awards Process Advisor and IIT Goa as the Knowledge Partner.

Major Radhika Sen, an Indian military peacekeeper serving with the United Nations, has been honoured with the 2023 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. She demonstrated exceptional dedication to promoting gender equality and advancing the principles of UN Security Council resolution 1325 during her deployment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Gaurav Banerjee, a former executive at Walt Disney, has been appointed as the new India CEO of Sony. This appointment comes as Sony aims to strengthen its presence in India's entertainment industry, where it operates 26 channels covering various genres including general entertainment, sports, and movies, along with a streaming service. The decision to appoint Banerjee reflects Sony's strategic vision for its operations in India following the cancellation of its planned merger with Zee Entertainment.