Current Affairs - Persons

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.

Muneesh Kapur was appointed as Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on October 3, 2023. He has over three decades of experience in the RBI, working in the areas of macroeconomic policy, research, and monetary policy.

Arjun Munda, the Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, inaugurated the 4th Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) National Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav-2023 on October 3, 2023, in Dehradun. The EMRS National Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav is a four-day event that provides a platform for tribal students from across India to showcase their talents in a variety of cultural and literary activities. The event also aims to promote unity and diversity among the tribal communities.