Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Naveen Tahilyani, currently the CEO and MD at Tata AIA Life Insurance, is scheduled to take over as the new CEO and MD of Tata Digital, emphasizing the company's strategic focus on enhancing its e-commerce operations.

Mio Oka has been appointed as the new Country Director for India by the Asian Development Bank, succeeding Takeo Konishi. With nearly three decades of experience, including over 18 years with ADB, Oka's appointment reflects ADB's commitment to supporting India's development goals and economic growth.

Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi has been appointed as the new Army Vice Chief, effective February 15, succeeding Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar. This appointment reflects the Indian Army's strategic move and recognizes Lt Gen Dwivedi's distinguished career and operational experience.

REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC received the esteemed Best Green Bond - Corporate Award at The Asset Triple A Awards for Sustainable Finance. This recognition highlights REC's commitment to Sustainable Finance and Environmental Sustainability.

Justice Ritu Bahri has assumed the role of Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court, succeeding Vipin Sanghi, as per the announcement made by the government in February 2024. Justice Ritu Bahri was appointed the First Woman Chief Justice of Uttarakhand.