Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

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.

Vice Admiral Lochan Singh Pathania, commissioned in the Executive branch of the Indian Navy in 1990 and a Hydrography Specialist, has recently taken charge as the Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India.

LK Advani, a prominent figure in Indian politics, has been announced to receive the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. This honour recognizes Advani's significant contributions to Indian politics and society, marking his legacy as a statesman who has played a pivotal role in shaping the BJP and influencing Indian politics and governance.