Current Affairs - Persons

British Sikh Army medic Harpreet Chandi, aka 'Polar Preet,' achieved the fastest solo ski across Antarctica, covering 1,130 km in 31 days, 13 hours, and 19 minutes, pending verification from Guinness World Records.

The book 'Sanskriti ke Ayaam' was authored by Manorama Mishra and released by General VK Singh. It explores Indian knowledge, tradition, and culture.

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.