Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Jagrut Kotecha, currently the Chief Commercial Officer for PepsiCo in Africa, Middle East, and South Asia (AMESA), has been appointed as the new CEO of PepsiCo India, succeeding Ahmed El Sheikh. The strategic realignment is set to take effect in March 2024.

"Conversations with Aurangzeb" is a novel by the Tamil literary icon Charu Nivedita, skillfully translated into English by Nandini Krishnan. The book offers readers a distinctive combination of historical narrative and satirical commentary, providing a fresh perspective on both historical and contemporary themes.

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.