Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Justice A M Khanwilkar's appointment as the chairperson of the Lokpal is significant, given his distinguished career in the judiciary, retiring from the apex court in July 2022. Former Supreme Court judge Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar has been appointed as the chairperson of the Lokpal. He brings a wealth of judicial experience to the role.

Dr Aditi Sen De, a distinguished physicist from the Harish Chandra Research Institute, was honoured with the 2023 GD Birla Award for Scientific Excellence for her groundbreaking contributions to quantum technologies, particularly in quantum communication networks and cryptographic networks.

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.