Current Context : Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director of Jindal Stainless, has been appointed as the President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC). He succeeded Ameya Prabhu, Managing Director of NAFA Capital, whose term ended on October 18, 2024. ABOUT THE ICC Establishment: Founded in 1925, the ICC is a leading business organization in India. Headquarters: Kolkata, with regional offices across major Indian cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, and international representation in over 25 countries. Role: The ICC actively engages with both central and state governments to address industry needs, facilitate business policies, and promote economic growth.Read More
Current Context : Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana for the second time. The oath of office was given to Saini by Haryana’s Governor, Bandaru Dattatreya. His appointment follows the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s significant victory in the October 5 Assembly elections, where the party won 48 out of 90 seats, securing a third consecutive government in the state. ABOUT HARYANA Geography: Located in northern India. Haryana shares borders with Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and the national capital, Delhi. Economy: Agriculture: Major producer of wheat, rice, and sugarcane, contributing significantly to India’s food security. Industry:....Read More
Current Context : S.Paramesh has been appointed as the new Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, following the passing of Rakesh Pal. He is an alumnus of the National Defence College and the Defence Services Staff College. Awards: He has earned prestigious awards, including the President’s Tatrakshak Medal. ABOUT INDIAN COAST GUARD The Indian Coast Guard plays a crucial role in maritime security, safeguarding India's 7,516 km coastline. It performs both benign (such as search and rescue operations) and constabulary roles, including maritime surveillance, pollution control, and coastal security.Read More
Current Context : Senior diplomat Ajit Vinayak Gupte has been appointed India’s next ambassador to Germany. He is currently India’s envoy in Egypt. He has previously held the position of Ambassador to Denmark from November 2017 to March 2021. INDIA AND GERMANY RELATIONS: Diplomatic ties were established in 1951, with consistent engagement at high levels. Trade and Investment: Germany is currently 12th largest trading partner for India, with bilateral trade around €24 billion as of 2021. Significant German investments in sectors such as renewable energy, automotive, and manufacturing. Defense Cooperation: Joint military exercises and defense dialogues enhance security collaboration. Cooperation....Read More
Current Context : Shri Sanjeev Kumar Singla has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to France. He is currently serving as India's Ambassador to Israel. He is an Indian Foreign Service officer of the 1997 batch. INDIA-FRANCE RELATIONS: Defense Cooperation: Strong ties, including the acquisition of Rafale fighter jets and P-75 Scorpene submarines. Joint military exercises like VARUNA and FRINJEX enhance interoperability. Economic Relations: Significant agreements, such as Air India's order for 250 aircraft from Airbus. High-level visits by Indian ministers to bolster business and economic ties. Space Collaboration: Over 50 years of partnership between ISRO and the....Read More
Current Context : Central Government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice, announced the appointment of Chief Justices to eight High Courts, Aim : to fill key judicial positions and ensure the effective functioning of the judicial system across various states. APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF JUSTICES OF EIGHT HIGH COURTS ARE : Justice Manmohan (presently Acting CJ of Delhi High Court) will be Chief Justice of Delhi High Court. Justice Rajiv Shakdher (presently Judge of Delhi HC) will be Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court. Justice Suresh Kumar Kait (Judge of Delhi HC) will be Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh....Read More
Current Context : Air Marshal SP Dharkar appointed as the next Vice Chief of Air Staff, succeeding Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh. He was commissioned in June 1985. He is a Qualified Flying Instructor, Fighter Strike Leader, Instrument Rating Instructor & Examiner, and Air Force Examiner.Read More
Current Context : AAP leader Atishi Marlena took oath as Delhi new Chief Minister. Atishi will be 3rd woman Chief Minister of the Union Territory after Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit. She will be the 17th female chief minister of the country. Atishi Marlena was born on June 8, 1981, into a scholarly family in Delhi. IN ADDITION : Five Cabinet Ministers — Gopal Rai, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Kailash Gahlot, Imran Hussain, and first-time MLA Mukesh Ahlawat — were also sworn-in by Lieutenant-General V.K. Saxena.Read More
Current Context : Sri Lanka's new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has appointed Harini Amarasuriya as the new prime minister. Amarasuriya is a college professor and first-time lawmaker. Amarasuriya is the third woman prime minister of Sri Lanka, following the world's first woman prime minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 1960, and her daughter Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga.Read More
Current Context : Air Marshal A.P. Singh has been appointed the next Chief of the Air Staff. He is currently the Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and will take over the top post on September 30 He will replace Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari. Singh was commissioned into the Fighter Stream of the IAF on December 21, 1984. He is a recipient of Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal.Read More
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