Current Affairs - Persons

Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, unveiled a significant initiative to issue system-based automatic ‘Status Holder’ certificates under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023. This transformative step not only reduces the compliance burden and promotes ease of doing business but also underscores the importance of government collaboration.

Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch scientist who is credited with being the first person to observe and describe microorganisms using a microscope. He made his microscopes, which were far more powerful than any that had been made before. Van Leeuwenhoek's discoveries revolutionized our understanding of the microscopic world and laid the foundation for the field of microbiology.

Reliance Retail’s JioMart has roped in Indian cricket icon, Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a brand ambassador ahead of their festive campaign which is scheduled to launch on October 8, 2023.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India's inaugural state-of-the-art sports training centre for Divyangjan (people with disabilities) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, named in honour of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The initiative's goal is to ensure equal sports opportunities, foster talent development, and promote participation in diverse sporting fields. Divyangjan from across the nation can now train and practice at the Atal Bihari Training Center for Divyang Sports.

Mr. Dinesh Khara was appointed as the Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI) on October 7, 2020. His tenure was extended until August of 2024. Mr. Khara is a seasoned banker with over 30 years of experience in the industry. He has held various leadership positions at SBI, including Managing Director and CEO of SBI Funds Management.