Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Ajay Kumar Choudhary has been appointed as the new non-executive chairman and independent director of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), bringing with him extensive experience from his career at the Reserve Bank of India.

PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and MS Swaminathan are set to receive the Bharat Ratna, 2024. Former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, alongside renowned agricultural scientist and Father of Green Revolution MS Swaminathan. Verghese Kurien is not one of the recipients of India's highest civilian award. Kurien was a prominent figure known for his contributions to India's dairy industry, notably as the architect of the White Revolution.

Venkatachalam H has been appointed as the new MD and CEO of Tata AIA Life Insurance. This appointment reflects the company's strategic decision to entrust leadership responsibilities to an experienced professional who is expected to drive growth and innovation.

Ravi Kumar Jha has been appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive of LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management. With over three decades of experience at LIC, Jha's diverse background positions him well to lead the organization forward in the financial services sector.

Pyarelal Sharma's recent recognition with the Lakshminarayana International Award suggests his profession as a music composer. The honour acknowledges his contributions to art, particularly in the field of music composition.