Current Affairs - Persons

Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi has been appointed as the "UPI Safety Ambassador" by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to enhance awareness and security on digital payment platforms, particularly the United Payments Interface (UPI). The collaboration aims to address concerns about the safety of digital payment systems.

N. Srikant, an Andhra Pradesh cadre IAS officer, has been appointed as the additional secretary of the Union Ministry of Power and New and Renewable Energy.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud inaugurated 'Mitti Cafe,' a unique establishment within the Supreme Court premises, entirely managed by individuals with disabilities.

Shri S Krishnan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), recently launched the LEAP AHEAD initiative, a collaborative effort between STPI and TiE Delhi-NCR. The initiative aims to support and accelerate the success of tech startups in India.

Santosh Kumar Jha, an Indian Railway Traffic Services (IRTS) officer of the 1992 batch, has been recommended for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL). He is currently serving as Director (Operations & Commercial) in the same organization.