Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Purnima Devi Barman, a wildlife biologist from Assam, was awarded the 'Green Oscar' Whitley Gold Award 2024 for her conservation efforts of the endangered Greater Adjutant Stork (Hargila). Her work has significantly contributed to increasing the population of Hargila from an estimated 450 birds to 1800 in Northeast India.

Pratima Singh, an officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), has been appointed as the Director of the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). This appointment, made under the Central Staffing Scheme, highlights the government's focus on utilizing skilled professionals like Singh to drive industrial and trade promotion initiatives effectively.

Dr Bina Modi, the Chairperson and Managing Director of Modi Enterprises - KK Modi Group, was honoured for her exceptional contribution to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) during the inauguration of a new building for the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF). Her leadership in uplifting vulnerable communities and supporting education initiatives reflects her commitment to social empowerment.

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan was appointed Vice Chief of Naval Staff on 01 May 2024. He has served in various key roles across operational, staff, and training segments and has commanded notable ships like INS Vikramaditya.

Justice Dinesh Kumar assumed the role of Presiding Officer of the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on April 29, 2024. He was appointed by the government of India for a four-year term, bringing his extensive legal experience, including serving as the chief justice of the Karnataka High Court, to the tribunal.