Current Affairs - Persons

Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched the 'Bharat' Atta initiative, aiming to provide affordable wheat flour, aligning with the government's commitment to supporting farmers and ensuring essential commodities remain affordable for consumers.

Hitesh Kumar S. Makwana, an IAS official from the Tamil Nadu cadre, has been appointed as the Surveyor General of India, reinforcing the Central Government's commitment to efficient governance and administrative leadership.

Heeralal Samariya assumed the role of Chief Information Commissioner on November 6, 2023, in the Central Information Commission. The 63-year-old retired IAF officer of the 1985 batch was born in the remote village of Pahadi in the Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. Mr. Samariya has held positions as Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, and Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Telangana.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has named Manoranjan Mishra as its new Executive Director, starting on November 1, 2023. With more than 30 years of experience at RBI and a strong background in banking and finance, Mishra's appointment adds significant expertise to the central bank.

Rohit Rishi is the newly appointed Executive Director at the Bank of Maharashtra, taking over from A.B. Vijayakumar, and his term began on November 1, 2023.