Current Affairs - Persons

Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, the L'Oreal heiress, has made history by achieving a $100 billion fortune, solidifying her position as a global financial powerhouse and marking a significant milestone for the fashion and cosmetics industries in France.

Binny Bansal, co-founder of Flipkart, has re-entered the e-commerce arena with his latest startup, OppDoor, which focuses on providing comprehensive end-to-end solutions for the global expansion of e-commerce firms.

Jacques Delors, the former European Commission chief, is acknowledged as the Founding Father of the EU’s Single Currency Project. His significant contributions include the completion of the integrated single market, the introduction of the euro, and the development of a common foreign and security policy.

Vita Dani, a prominent sports entrepreneur, recently became the first Indian to be appointed as a governing board member of the International Table Tennis Federation’s (ITTF) Foundation, marking a significant milestone in her illustrious career.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United Services Institution of India (USI) collaborated to host the first annual Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Annual Lecture at USI, Shankar Vihar on December 20, 2023. The lecture series is a tribute to the life and achievements of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh.