Current Affairs - Miscellaneous

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.