Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Suman Kumari has become the first woman sniper of the BSF after completing an eight-week sniper course at Indore's Central School of Weapons and Tactics (CSWT). She achieved the 'instructor grade' in the course, demonstrating her proficiency and dedication to her role in the BSF.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has partnered with Olympic and World Javelin Champion Neeraj Chopra to endorse their Premium Petrol 'Speed'. This collaboration aims to leverage Neeraj Chopra's stature and influence to promote the high-performance qualities of the petrol variant, enhancing brand visibility and consumer trust in BPCL's products.

Anurag Agarwal, an IPS officer from the 1998 batch, has been appointed as the new head of Parliament security. With his background in law enforcement and extensive experience in the CRPF, Agarwal's appointment aims to strengthen security measures in India's parliamentary complex.

S. Ravindran has been appointed as the part-time chairman of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd. (TMB) by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This appointment brings his wealth of experience to TMB's leadership, positioning the bank for navigating the challenges and opportunities in the financial sector.

Daljit Singh Chaudhary, a seasoned IPS officer from the 1990 batch, assumes the role of Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG), an essential position in India's security framework. Having previously led the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), his appointment underscores the government's focus on capable leadership for counter-terrorism and anti-hijacking operations.