Page-10 of Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Shigeru Ishiba, Prime Minister of Japan

September 30, 2024

Shigeru Ishiba has been chosen as the new leader of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), replacing Fumio Kishida, who resigned due to corruption scandals and economic problems. The election was unusual, with nine candidates competing. Ishiba won in a close ..

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CAG of India, Murmu Elected as ASOSAI 2024-2027 Chairman

September 26, 2024

Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, has been appointed as the chair of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) for the 2024-2027 term. This is important because it places India in a key ..

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Who is Harini Amarasuriya, the new Sri Lankan Prime Minister?

September 26, 2024

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumar Dissanayake appointed Dr. Harini Amarasuriya as the country’s Prime Minister, making her the first woman in 24 years to hold this position since Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 2000. She is only the third woman to ever ..

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ICMR Wins 2024 UN Inter-Agency Task Force Award

September 24, 2024

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has won the 2024 UN Inter-Agency Task Force Award for its important work in fighting non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and improving mental health. This award recognizes how ICMR’s efforts support the Sustainable Development Goals ..

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Anura Kumara Dissanayake Elected Sri Lanka’s New President

September 23, 2024

Anura Kumara Dissanayake recently became the President of Sri Lanka, securing 42.31% of the votes in the election. His victory marks a break from the traditional political leadership in the country, reflecting the frustration many Sri Lankans feel towards the ..

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Kumar Tuhin Appointed Ambassador of India to Netherlands

September 23, 2024

Kumar Tuhin has been appointed as India’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Ministry of External Affairs recently announced this, and Tuhin is expected to take on his new role soon. Professional Background Tuhin is part of the ..

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Jafar Hassan Appointed as New Prime Minister of Jordan

September 20, 2024

King Abdullah II of Jordan has chosen Jafar Hassan to be the new Prime Minister, following the resignation of Bisher Al-Khasawneh and his Cabinet after the recent parliamentary elections. Transition of Power The previous Prime Minister, Bisher Al-Khasawneh, had been ..

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Who is Atishi Marlena, New CM of Delhi?

September 19, 2024

Arvind Kejriwal has stepped down from his role as the Chief Minister of Delhi, making way for Atishi Marlena to take over as the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). This decision was finalized during a recent meeting with ..

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Periyar EV Ramasamy Remembered on 146th Birth Anniversary

September 18, 2024

Chennai celebrated the 146th birth anniversary of Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, on September 17, 2024, a famous social reformer and rationalist from Tamil Nadu. The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin, led the tributes, honoring Periyar for his significant contributions ..

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Amrit Mohan Prasad Appointed Director General of SSB

September 18, 2024

Amrit Mohan Prasad is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Odisha cadre. He has a long career in law enforcement and security, having previously served as the Special Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). His ..

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