Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Srinivas R. Kulkarni, an Indian-origin U.S. scientist, has been awarded the prestigious Shaw Prize in Astronomy for 2024, recognizing his groundbreaking discoveries and contributions to the field of astronomy.

The UAE President conferred the First-Class Medal of Independence on Jose Aguero Avila, the outgoing Ambassador of Paraguay, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between Paraguay and the UAE. This acknowledgement highlights the commitment of both countries to fostering diplomatic ties and cooperation.

NTPC, a public sector company, achieved the third rank globally in the Talent Development category at the ATD BEST Awards 2024, highlighting its exemplary human resource management practices and commitment to employee growth and development.

Shri Ramesh Babu V. has been sworn in as a Member of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) on May 21, 2024. With his extensive experience, including serving as the Director (Operations) at NTPC, he brings valuable expertise to the regulatory authority.

John Slaven, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vedanta Aluminium, has been appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the International Aluminium Institute (IAI). In this role, he will lead global initiatives to promote sustainability and highlight the crucial role of aluminium in advancing towards a zero-carbon future.