Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Ranjan Gogoi, former Chief Justice of India and current Rajya Sabha MP, will be honoured with the prestigious 'Assam Baibhav' award, recognizing his notable contributions to the field of justice and jurisprudence. The award ceremony is scheduled for February 10th.

Daljit Singh Chaudhary, a 1990-batch IPS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has been named the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, with the appointment extending up to November 30, 2025.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) achieved a significant milestone by being rated the second most valuable IT services brand globally in the 2024 Global 500 IT Services Ranking by Brand Finance. With a brand value surge to $19.2 billion, TCS demonstrates industry leadership, innovation commitment, and global recognition. Accenture holds the top position as the world's most valuable IT services brand, with a brand value of USD 40.5 billion.

Rear Admiral Shantanu Jha has assumed the role of Chief Staff Officer (Operations) at the Eastern Naval Command. He is a recipient of the Nausena Medal and previously served as a Commodore in (Strategy, Concepts & Transformation) at Naval Headquarters. His diverse background includes a Master's degree in Defence Studies and experience as a Naval Attaché.

Vice Admiral AN Pramod, with demonstrated leadership at Naval Air Station, Utkrosh, and commanding IN ships Abhay, Shardul, and Satpura, took charge as Director General Naval Operations, contributing significantly to the Indian Navy's operational capabilities.