Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Vivek Aggarwal was elected and appointed as the Vice-President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on June 19, 2026, becoming the first Indian official to hold this prestigious position. A 1994-batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre and Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, he was chosen by the FATF Plenary from among its members. His tenure as Vice-President is scheduled from July 2026 to June 2027. The appointment highlights India's growing role in global efforts to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes through international cooperation and policy coordination.