Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

G Ram Mohan Rao has been appointed as the Executive Director (ED) of SEBI for a term of three years, where he will be responsible for overseeing the investigation and internal inspection departments, strengthening SEBI's commitment to market integrity.

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, received the CII National Award for Excellence in Water Management and aims to achieve a remarkable goal of becoming 500% water-positive by 2025, showcasing its commitment to water conservation.

Shashi Singh has been elected as the new President of the All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA), succeeding Ramesh Kejriwal. This leadership change signifies a new era for AIRIA, with Singh poised to advance the association’s mission and goals.

P Santhosh, Chief General Manager at Canara Bank, has been appointed as the Managing Director of National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL), succeeding Natarajan Sundar, marking an unexpected change in leadership at the government-promoted asset reconstruction organization.

Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay, a celebrated Bengali writer, has been honoured with the 2023 Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar for his remarkable contributions across various genres, including travelogues and children's fiction. The prestigious award includes a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, a silver medal, and a citation, highlighting his significant impact on Indian literature.