Page-10 of Awards, Honours & Persons in News

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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Six Finalists Shortlisted For 2024 Booker Prize

September 17, 2024

The Booker Prize for fiction has announced its six finalists for 2024, with the shortlist revealed on September 16, 2024. In an exciting turn, five out of the six nominees are women, making this a historic moment in the award’s ..

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Who is Lance Naik Charan Singh?

September 9, 2024

Lance Naik Charan Singh (retired), a brave World War II veteran, recently celebrated his 100th birthday. The Indian Army honored him with a special ceremony at his home in Himachal Pradesh, recognizing his long and dedicated service. Early Life and ..

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Who is Dr.TV Somanathan, the New Cabinet Secretary of India?

September 2, 2024

TV Somanathan has recently become the Cabinet Secretary of India. This change happened after Rajiv Gauba retired from the position, having served for five years. Rajiv Gauba’s term ended and his five-year service was notably long. Rajiv Gauba was a ..

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Hayao Miyazaki Wins 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award

September 2, 2024

Hayao Miyazaki, the acclaimed film director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, has been awarded the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for 2024. This award is frequently referred to as Asia’s Nobel Prize, highlighting Miyazaki’s significant contributions to cinema and culture. Who ..

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B Srinivasan Appointed New NSG Director General

August 29, 2024

The Indian government has named B Srinivasan as the new Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG), following Nalin Prabhat’s reassignment. Prabhat has been moved to the role of Special Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police. Appointment of ..

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Who is Kevan Parekh, the new CFO of Apple?

August 29, 2024

Apple announced that Kevan Parekh will become the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on January 1, 2025, replacing Luca Maestri. This change marks an important moment in Apple’s leadership, as Parekh takes on a key role in managing the ..

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