Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey, a distinguished civil servant and former Finance Secretary of India, has been appointed Vice-President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). His appointment reflects India’s growing influence in global financial institutions. Pandey’s extensive experience in governance, finance, and infrastructure policy, including his leadership in launching Aadhaar and the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN), makes him well-suited for his new role. As vice president, he will oversee crucial departments like Investment Solutions, Sustainability, and Portfolio Management, contributing to AIIB’s strategic goals in the international finance sector.