Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Samir Kumar Sinha has assumed the role of Additional Secretary and Director General (Acquisition) in the Defence Ministry as part of a recent bureaucratic reshuffle.

Ritesh Pai has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PhonePe's international payments business in a strategic move by the Walmart-owned fintech firm. This decision aligns with India's goal to globalize the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

Aruna Nayar, a 1987 IRPS officer, has recently taken over as the Secretary of the Railway Board, making history as the first IRPS officer empanelled in the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) at level-16. She brings extensive experience in various capacities across the Railways and IT Ministry.

Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey, a seasoned Indian diplomat, has taken on the role of Secretary General of BIMSTEC, succeeding Tenzin Lekphell from Bhutan.

Ashwani Gupta's recent appointment as CEO of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone signifies a pivotal moment, bringing substantial changes to the leadership structure of India's foremost ports and logistics company.