Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Anurag Bhushan, a senior Indian Foreign Service officer from the 1995 batch, has been appointed as India’s Ambassador to Sweden. This appointment reflects India’s intent to deepen diplomatic and economic relations with Sweden, a key partner in clean energy, technology, and sustainable development. Bhushan’s role is strategically important for advancing bilateral cooperation in innovation, climate action, and trade. His diplomatic experience and current position as Additional Secretary in the MEA prepare him to strengthen India’s presence in Northern Europe and support joint initiatives like LeadIT 2.0 on low-carbon industrial transitions.