Current Affairs - Miscellaneous

Payal Kapadia, an acclaimed filmmaker, was awarded the French honour Officier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in recognition of her significant contributions to the world of cinema. Her debut feature film, All We Imagine As Light, an Indo-French collaboration, achieved international acclaim by winning the prestigious Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. The award was presented to her by Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet, the Consul General of France, in a ceremony held in Mumbai. This honour underscores Kapadia’s growing influence and recognition on the global cinematic stage.

IKS Health was ranked as the leader in AI-driven Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) in the 2025 Black Book Research report. The company excelled in claims processing and denial prevention and was ranked No.1 among 20 vendors. IKS Health supports over 700 U.S. healthcare organizations with its AI-powered RCM solutions. The rankings were determined based on a survey of 1,037 RCM professionals working across hospitals, health systems, and medical groups.

The Election Commission has committed to resolving the issue of duplicate voter ID numbers within three months. This action involves assigning unique national EPIC numbers to voters to eliminate future duplications. The issue has been a matter of political controversy, and the Election Commission's effort is aimed at improving the electoral process and ensuring the accuracy of the voter database.

H Shankar, currently serving as Director (Technical) at Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), has been recommended by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) to be the next Managing Director of CPCL. He was selected from a pool of seven candidates, including professionals from Indian Oil, CPCL, and HPCL. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA, H Shankar brings over 30 years of experience in refinery operations, project management, and strategic planning, making him a strong choice to lead CPCL in its future growth and development.

India’s first Generation Beta baby, Frankie Remruatdika Zadeng, was born in Mizoram on January 1, 2025. The baby was delivered at Synod Hospital in Aizawl, marking a significant milestone as the first baby of this demographic cohort in India. Generation Beta refers to children born from 2025 onwards, representing an era of digital nativity and sustainability-focused values.