Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Salil Parekh, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Infosys, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the US India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF). This highlights the strengthening relationship between India and the United States, particularly in the technology sector.

The fellowships were awarded by IIT-Delhi to University of Canterbury researchers as part of the IIT-Delhi India-New Zealand Centre initiative, fostering collaborative research in various areas including climate change, disaster management, urban planning, and environmental monitoring.

Prof Aditi Sen De, a distinguished physicist from the Harish-Chandra Research Institute, Prayagraj, achieved the milestone of being the first woman scientist to receive the G D Birla Award for Scientific Research, recognizing her remarkable contributions to the field of Physics.

Shashi Tharoor, a diplomat, author, and politician, was bestowed with France's highest civilian honour, the 'Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur,' in recognition of his lifelong dedication to fostering global understanding and his significant service to India and the world.

KVS Manian has been appointed as the Joint Managing Director (JMD) of Kotak Mahindra Bank effective from March 1st. With nearly three decades of experience within the institution and a background in electrical engineering and financial management, Manian brings significant expertise to his new role.