Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Jitendra J Jadhav, a Distinguished Scientist with nearly four decades of experience in aircraft design and development, has been appointed as the Director General of the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) effective from September 11, 2024. Jadhav's illustrious career includes significant contributions to India's aeronautical engineering, particularly in the development of the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). His leadership is expected to further strengthen India's indigenous aircraft development capabilities.