Current Affairs - Persons

Muneesh Kapur was appointed as Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on October 3, 2023. He has over three decades of experience in the RBI, working in the areas of macroeconomic policy, research, and monetary policy.

Arjun Munda, the Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, inaugurated the 4th Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) National Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav-2023 on October 3, 2023, in Dehradun. The EMRS National Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav is a four-day event that provides a platform for tribal students from across India to showcase their talents in a variety of cultural and literary activities. The event also aims to promote unity and diversity among the tribal communities.

Aditya Puri, former managing director and CEO of HDFC Bank, joined Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP as a senior adviser in 2023. Puri would leverage his expertise and experience to help drive a tech-enabled transformation in the financial services sector and champion initiatives aimed at boosting financial inclusion across India.

Dr. Samir V. Kamat is the current Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). He took over the position on August 26, 2022. Dr. Kamat is a distinguished scientist with over 30 years of experience in DRDO. He has a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from The Ohio State University, USA.

The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, flagged off the CRPF Women Bike Expedition ‘Yashasvini’ from the iconic Lal Chowk, Srinagar. The expedition is a groundbreaking initiative to empower women and promote women's empowerment. It is an all-female bikers’ expedition rally that will travel from Srinagar to Gujarat.