Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Anil Kumar Lahoti, former Railway Board Chief, has been appointed as the Chairman of TRAI, succeeding PD Vaghela. With a background in Civil Engineering and significant leadership experience, Lahoti brings valuable expertise to this role in India's telecommunications sector.

The Prime Minister inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Supreme Court, emphasizing citizen-centric tech initiatives like Digital Supreme Court Reports and Digital Courts 2.0. These advancements mark a significant step towards enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of legal processes within the Supreme Court, coinciding with its 75th year.

Sanwala Ram Vishnoi and Shishupal Singh, both posthumous awardees of the President’s Medal for Gallantry, served in the Border Security Force (BSF). They were recognized for their courageous peacekeeping roles in Congo in 2022, contributing to the force's commendable efforts in challenging situations.

Nisha Pahuja's 'To Kill a Tiger' has earned an Oscars 2024 nomination in the Best Documentary category. The documentary centres around an Indian farmer's legal battle for justice after his daughter's brutal sexual assault, emphasizing the film's societal impact.

French President Emmanuel Macron is the Chief Guest at Republic Day 2024, marking the sixth occasion of a French leader gracing this prestigious annual event.