Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, a seasoned professional in 'Gunnery and Missiles,' took over as Commandant at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, in January 2024. His distinguished career includes commanding key vessels such as INS Ajay, INS Khanjar, and INS Shivalik, showcasing his expertise and leadership in naval operations.

The 'Best Airport of the Year' award at the Wings India Awards 2024 was jointly given to Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport and Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the aviation industry.

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.