Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Dr Ashwini Keshavan, an Indian-origin neurologist, has been chosen to join Britain’s research team on dementia, focusing on p-tau217 as a biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease. Her involvement signifies a significant contribution to potentially revolutionizing dementia detection methods through blood tests.

Jayaraj Shanmugam, an industry veteran with 25 years of experience, has been appointed as the Head of Global Airport Operations at Air India, aiming to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

Neeraj Sharma received the "Medal of Honour" at Consular Day 2024 in Chennai for his exemplary efforts in promoting bilateral relations between Palau and India. The award, presented by Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi, recognizes his contributions to fostering mutual understanding and cooperation between the two countries.

Manoj Panda's appointment fills a vacancy in the Sixteenth Finance Commission, allowing it to commence its duties. Panda, an esteemed economist and former director of the Institute of Economic Growth, joins as a full-time member, ensuring the commission's operational effectiveness and financial recommendation formulation.

Srinivas Pallia, with his extensive career at Wipro spanning over three decades and significant leadership experience, has been chosen as the new CEO and Managing Director of Wipro. His deep understanding of the company's operations, combined with his academic qualifications and executive training, positions him well to lead Wipro into the future.