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[Virtual Presenter] About Tripura : Chief Minister (C-M---) Manik Saha Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu Capital Agartala National Park– Bison National Park, Sepahijala Zoological Park Wildlife Sanctuary– Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, Gomti Wildlife Sanctuary U-N-G-A Elects 18 new members to Human Rights Council for 2025-2027 Term On 9th October 2024, the United Nations General Assembly (U-N-G-A-) elected 18 new members to the United Nations Human Rights Council (U-N-H-R-C) for the term 2025-2027. The newly elected 18 members are Benin; Bolivia; Colombia; Cyprus; Czechia; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Ethiopia; Gambia; Iceland; Kenya; Marshall Islands; Mexico; North Macedonia; Qatar; Republic of Korea; Spain; Switzerland; and Thailand. The elected members will serve 3-year terms beginning on 1st January 2025. About the U-N-H-R-C Composition: i.The U-N-H-R-C consists of 47 member states elected directly by the U-N-G-A through a secret ballot, ensuring a democratic process for selection. ii.The UNHRC’s structure is designed to ensure that its membership reflects a fair geographical distribution, with seats allocated as follows: African States: 13 members Asia Pacific States: 13 members Eastern European States: 6 members Latin American and Caribbean States: 8 members Western European and other States: 7 members iii.This distribution aims to balance representation from different regions, promoting inclusivity in addressing global human rights issues. Terms of Membership: Each member serves a three year term and cannot be re elected for two consecutive terms. This rule is designed to encourage a rotation of member states and to introduce new perspectives into the Council. The U-N-H-R-C membership cycle starts annually on January 1. About the United Nations Human Rights Council (U-N-H-R-C): U-N-H-R-C is an intergovernmental body within the United Nations system which is responsible for human rights. President– Omar Zniber Headquarters– Geneva, Switzerland Founded– 2006 Udhayanidhi Stalin Takes Oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu On 29th September 2024,Tamil Nadu(T-N---)’s Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Udhayanidhi Stalin took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister(Dy CM) of TN. The post has been vacant since 2021. Udhayanidhi was sworn in as Dy 900 by TN Governor R N Ravi. He became the youngest person in TN’s history to hold the post of Dy 900. Report Errors in the P-D-F ebooks@affairscloud.com Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 237.

[Audio] 4 other Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) legislators were sworn in as cabinet ministers by the TN Governor. The New Cabinet ministers are V. Senthilbalaji- Ministry of Electricity, Prohibition and Excise Govi Chezhiaan– Ministry of Higher Education R. Rajendran– Ministry of Tourism SM Nasar– Ministry of Minorities Welfare and Non-Resident Tamils Welfare i.Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of TN Chief Minister (CM) MK Stalin, made his political debut in 2019 as the youth wing secretary of DMK. ii.In 2021, he was elected as the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Chepauk-Tiruvallikeni constituency and later sworn in as Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development in 2022. iii.Before joining politics, Udhayanidhi had a career in the Tamil Film industry as a film producer and an actor. He started his career as a Film distributor and later founded the "Red Giant Movies", a film production house. Ajit Kumar Saxena Takes Additional Charge as CMD of RINL Ajit Kumar Saxena has been given additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) of Visakhapatnam(Andhra Pradesh, AP) based Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (Vizag Steel), Central Public Sector Undertaking(CPSU) under the Ministry of Steel(MoS). He would take on the new responsibility with immediate effect He is currently serving as the CMD of MOIL Limited (formerly Manganese Ore (India) Limited), a Miniratna CPSE under the MoS. Ajit Kumar Saxena succeeds Atul Bhatt, the CMD of RINL, who went on personal leave from 9th September 2024 till 30th November 2024, the date of his superannuation. Martin Schlegel took charge as Chairman of SNB Governing Board On 1st October 2024, Martin Schlegel took over as the new Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank(SNB) succeeding Thomas Jordan. He also took over as the Head of SNB's Department I in Zurich, Switzerland Schlegel has been serving as the Vice Chairman of the Governing Board and headed the SNB's Department II since 2022. He joined SNB in 2003 and served on the Governing Board as an Alternate Member from 2018 to 2022. Note: At its meeting on 26th June 2024, the Federal Council appointed Martin Schlegel as new Chairman of the Governing Board of SNB with effect from 1st October 2024. The council also appointed, Antoine Martin, Member of the Governing Board and Head of Department III, as Vice Chairman of the Governing Board and Head of Department II in Berne, Switzerland. Petra Tschudin, Alternate Member of the Governing Board, as the new Member of the Governing Board and Head of Department III in Zurich. RBI approves the appointment of Partha Pratim Sengupta as Next MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank On {October.

[Audio] About Partha Pratim Sengupta: i.Partha Sengupta began his career at State Bank of India (SBI). He served as Chief General Manager of the SBI Kolkata Circle from 2016 to 2018, where he oversaw operations in West Bengal, Sikkim, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. ii.He eventually rose to the position of Deputy Managing Director and Chief Credit Officer of SBI in 2018. As Deputy Managing Director and Chief Credit Officer at SBI, he chaired the Corporate Centre Credit Committee, which was pivotal in shaping the bank's credit policies. iii.He took charge as the MD & CEO of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) in July 2020 until December 2022. iv.He has worked in different geographies, across both retail and corporate banking. About Bandhan Bank Limited: Headquarters– Kolkata, West Bengal(WB) Tagline– Aapka Bhala Sabki Bhalai Established – 2015 Sony Pictures appoints Ravi Ahuja as new CEO; Tony Vinciquerra to step down On 1st October 2024, Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), a subsidiary of Tokyo(Japan)-based Sony Group Corporation, announced that Tony Vinciquerra, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SPE will step down from his role as SPE CEO on 2nd January 2025. Vinciquerra will remain in an advisory role for SPE as non-executive Chairman until December 2025. Ravi Ahuja, the Chairman of Global Television Studios and the President & Chief Operating Officer (COO) of SPE, will take charge as the President and CEO of SPE with effect from 2nd January 2025. Ahuja, based in Los Angeles(California, the United States of America-USA), will report to Kenichiro Yoshida, Chairman and CEO of Sony Group Corporation and Hiroki Totoki, President, COO and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Sony Group Corporation. MS Dhoni as Brand Ambassador & raised his stake in Garuda Aerospace drone startup Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh(MS) Dhoni has been roped as the Brand Ambassador of Chennai(Tamil Nadu, TN) based Garuda Aerospace, one of India's leading drone startups, and raised his stake in the drone startup. MS Dhoni commenced his association with Garuda Aerospace in 2022 after 100 drones were flagged off by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi in 100 locations. i.Garuda Aerospace is a drone solutions provider that uses innovative techniques to meet India's growing need for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). ii.Garuda Aerospace has signed on significant international partnerships with companies like Thales (France), Agrowing (Israel), and Spirit Aeronautics (Greece). These collaborations focus on technology transfer and local manufacturing, reducing costs while creating job opportunities for the Indian youth. ii.It was the 1st ever Drone Startup to receive dual Directorate General of Civil Aviation(DGCA) Certifications for both Manufacturing and Training. Note :The vision of Garuda Aerospace is to make India a Drone Hub by 2030. Report Errors in the PDF - ebooks@affairscloud.com.

[Audio] Omar Abdullah Sworn-in as New CM of UT J&K; Surinder Kumar Choudhary as Deputy CM On 16th October 2024, Omar Abdullah (54 years old), Vice President (VP)of Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), sworn-in as new Chief Minister (CM) of Union Territory (UT) of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) during the ceremony held at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, J&K. He became the CM of J&K for the 2nd time. With this, he becomes the 1st CM of UT J&K since the abrogation of Article 370 by the Government of India (GoI) in 2019. Surinder Kumar Choudhary took oath as the Deputy CM of UT J&K. Note: Manoj Sinha, the Lieutenant Governor (Lt Gov) of J&K administered the oath of office and secrecy to Omar Abdullah and his 5 Council of Ministers during the swearing-in ceremony. Key People: Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha; Mallikarjun Kharge, President of Indian National Congress (INC) party; Mehbooba Mufti, President of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former CM of J&K; among others were present at the event. 5 Council Ministers: i.Omar Abdullah was accompanied by 5 Member of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) , of which 3 are from Jammu region and remaining two are from the Kashmir Valley. ii.These ministers were elected from different constituencies such as: Satish Sharma (Chamb constituency, Jammu division); Sakina Masood (Itoo) (D.H. Pora constituency in Kulgam district, South Kashmir); Javid Dar (Rafiabad constituency, North Kashmir); Surinder Kumar Choudhary (Nowshera, Jammu division) and Javed Ahmad Rana (Mendhar constituency, Jammu division). 2024 J&K Assembly Elections: i.The JKNC-INC alliance won the elections by securing 48 out of 90 assembly seats which went for elections. JKNC emerged as the single largest party with 42 seats, of which 35 seats won from Kashmir valley and 7 seats won from Jammu division. While, its alliance partner INC won 6 seats. JKNC-INC government received the support of 5 independent MLAs and 1 MLA from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). ii.Omar Abdullah contested 2024 J&K assembly elections from Ganderbal constituency and Budgam constituency in Central Kashmir region and won in both constituencies. About Omar Abdullah: i.His political started career in 1998 when he was 1st elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) from Srinagar constituency, J&K to the 12th Lok Sabha (the Lower House of Parliament) at the age of 28, becoming the youngest member of Lok Sabha. ii.He has served as the Minister of State (MoS) for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) from 2001 to 2002. iii.He succeeded his father and former CM of J&K, Farooq Abdullah as the President of JKNC in 2002 and held that post till 2009. iv.He has served as the 11th CM of state J&K from 2009 to 2015, before abrogation of article 370. About Jammu & Kashmir (J&K): Capital- Jammu.

[Audio] Utkarsh Small Finance Bank appoints Mary Kom and Sunil Chhetri as its brand ambassadors Utkarsh Small Finance Bank (SFB) has appointed Olympic boxer Mary Kom and the former Indian football team Captain Sunil Chhetri as its Brand Ambassadors. Role of Brand Ambassadors: i.The brand ambassadors will work on Utkarsh SFB initiatives like financial literacy campaigns, product launches, branch inaugurations, and social media campaigns for inclusion and resilience. ii.In addition, the bank is planning to launch a multi-channel campaign through ad films and social media content with the main focus on stories of financial empowerment and real success with Mary Kom and Sunil Chhetri conveying these messages at the forefront. About Mary Kom i. Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom, from Manipur, is the only woman to have won the World Amateur Boxing Championship six times. She is the only boxer (male or female) to win eight World Championship medals. ii.She served as the Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha – Nominated) from 2016 to 2022. iii.Mary Kom was the only Indian female boxer to have qualified for the 2012 London Summer Olympics. She won the bronze medal in the flyweight (51 kg) category. iv.She became the first Indian female boxer to win a gold medal in the Asian Games in 2014 at Incheon, South Korea and is the first Indian female boxer to win gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Awards & honours: i.The government of India honoured her with Padma Shri (2006); Padma Bhushan (2013) and Padma Vibhushan (2020) for her contribution to sports. ii.She received the Arjuna Award (Boxing) in 2003 and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (now Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award) in 2009. About Sunil Chhetri i.Sunil Chhetri from Telangana played for the Indian national football team, also known as the Blue Tigers, from 2005 to 2024. He captained the team from 2012 to 2024. ii.He has scored 94 goals for India in 151 official international appearances. iii.He was a part of the Indian team that won the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship title in 2011, 2015, 2021 and 2023. iv.Sunil Chhetri became only the third Indian footballer after Mohammad Salim and Bhaichung Bhutia to play in a foreign league when he signed for Kansas City Wizards in the USA's Major League Soccer in 2011. Awards: i.GoI honoured him with Arjuna Award (Football) in 2011; Padma Shri in 2019 and the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna in 2021. He was the first footballer to win the Khel Ratna. ii.All India Football Federation (AIFF) Player of the Year in 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018-19 and 2021-22 seasons. About Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Govind Singh Headquarters – Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (UP) Founded – April, 2016 Tagline – Aap Ki Umeed ka Khata.

[Audio] Kais Saied secures 2nd Term as President of Tunisia with 90.69% Votes Tunisian President Kais Saied won the presidential election for the second term with 90.69% of the vote. He was first elected in the 2019 Presidential election, following the death of former president Beji Caid Essebsi, Tunisia's first president freely elected by universal suffrage after the revolution. He suspended parliament in July 2021 and amended the constitution to strengthen the presidential powers. Key points: i.His closest competitor, businessman Ayachi Zammel, managed to secure only 7.4% while third candidate, Zouhair Maghzaoui, garnered nearly 2% of the votes. ii.The election saw a low voter turnout of just 28.8%, lowest since Tunisia's Jasmine Revolution in 2011. iii.The election was Tunisia's third presidential election since the 2011 Arab Spring which led to the ousting of longtime dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in January 2011. About Kais Saied: i.Kais Saied was the first President to be born after Tunisia achieved independence from France in 1956. ii.He served as the Director of the Department of Public Law at the Faculty of Law, Economics and Political Sciences in Sousse(Tunisia) from 1994 to 1999. iii.He was also served as the President of the Tunisian Association of Constitutional Law from 1995 until 2019. iv.Since 1997, he has been a member of the Scientific Council and Board of Directors of the International Academy of Constitutional Law and President of the Tunisian Centre for Constitutional Law for Democracy. v.He is the author of numerous academic works in the field of law, in particular constitutional law. Key Awards: In 2023, he was awarded with the Medal of Arab Tourism. He is also an awardee of Grand Collar of the State of Palestine (2021), National Order of Merit – Athir (Algeria) in 2020, among others. About Tunisia: Prime Minister(PM)– Kamel Maddouri Capital– Tunis Currency– Tunisian Dinar Nayab Singh Saini took Oath as Haryana CM for Second Term On 17th October 2024, Nayab Singh Saini took oath as the Chief Minister (CM) of Haryana at the swearing-in ceremony in Panchkula, Haryana. This marks his 2nd tenure as CM of Haryana. Previously served as the CM of Haryana from March 2024 to October 2024 after Manohar Lal Khattar resigned ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Along with the CM, 13 legislators, including two women, were also inducted in the state cabinet. Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya administered the oath of office and secrecy to all of them. Key People: Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi along with leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) were present during the ceremony. Report Errors in the PDF - ebooks@affairscloud.com Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com.

[Audio] Highlights: i.Haryana Assembly elections was held on 5th October 2024 where BJP won 48 out of 90 seats. This is BJP's 3rd straight win in Haryana State Assembly elections. ii.Nayab Singh Saini secured his seat from the Ladwa constituency (Kurukshetra district), defeating Congress candidate Mewa Singh Singroha by a margin of 16,054 votes. About Nayab Singh Saini: i.Nayab Singh Saini hailing from Ambala, Haryana, served as the general secretary of the BJP's youth wing in Ambala and district president (Ambala). ii.He has also served as the president of the Haryana state unit BJP. iii.He served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from 1014 to 2019. He also served Minister of State, Labour & Employment and Mines, Government of Haryana from 2014 to 2019. iv.He was elected to the 17th Lok Sabha as Member of Parliament (MP)from Kurukshetra, (Haryana) from 2019 to 2024. Details of Haryana's Cabinet Ministers: i.Haryana can have a maximum of 14 ministers, including the CM. The 13 cabinet ministers of Haryana are, Anil Vij, Arvind Kumar Sharma, Shyam Singh Rana, Ranbir Singh Gangwa, Krishan Bedi, Krishan Lal Panwar, Rao Narbir Singh, Mahipal Dhanda, Vipul Goel, Shruti Choudhry, and Arti Singh Rao. Rajesh Nagar and Gaurav Gautam. ii.Shruti Choudhry, daughter of Kiran Choudhry, a Member of Parliament (MP – Rajya Sabha), and Arti Rao, daughter of Minister of State (MoS) Rao Inderjit Singh, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) are first-time legislators. About Haryana: Governor– Bandaru Dattatreya Chief Minister (CM)– Nayab Singh Saini Wildlife Sanctuaries– Abubshahar Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary Deputy Governor of RBI Rajeshwar Rao gets a one-year extension The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), Chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, has approved the re-appointment of M. Rajeshwar Rao as Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for one year with effect from 9th October 2024, or until further orders. Rao joined RBI in 1984 and was elevated as RBI executive director in November 2016. He was appointed as RBI Deputy Governor in October 2020 for a period of 3 years. In September 2023, He was again re-appointed as the Deputy Governor for 1 year with effect from October 2023. Paramesh Sivamani Takes Over as 26th Director General of ICG On 16th October 2024, Paramesh Sivamani has took over as the 26th Director General (DG) of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). He has been serving as the DG (additional charge) of ICG since August 2024 after the death of then DG Rakesh Pal. Paramesh Sivamani has been serving as the Additional DG of ICG since September 2022. About Paramesh.

[Audio] ii.He is regarded as a specialist in Navigation & Direction, a critical area for ensuring maritime safety. iii.He has received the Tatrakshak Medal (2014), President's Tatrakshak Medal (2019), DG Coast Guard Commendation (2012), and Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (East) Commendation (2009). About Indian Coast Guard (ICG): It was established by the Coast Guard Act, 1978 on February 1, 1977. Director General (DG)– Paramesh Sivamani Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi Prabowo Subianto Sworn in as 8th President of Indonesia On 20th October 2024, Former general Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo (73) of Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra Party) was appointed as the 8th President of Indonesia (2024-2029). He succeeded Joko Widodo, who served as the President of Indonesia from 2014 to 2024. Gibran Rakabuming, son of Joko Widodo, was appointed as the Vice President of Indonesia. Prabowo Subianto served as the Defence Minister of Indonesia from 2019 to 2024. Key People: Union Minister of State (MoS) Pabitra Margherita, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India (GoI) and leaders and officials from around 40 countries were present during the swearing-in ceremony held in Jakarta, Indonesia. 2024 Election: i.2024 General elections in Indonesia to elect the president, vice president, and People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) was held on 14th February 2024. ii.Prabowo Subianto secured a decisive victory by winning around 59% of the votes in first round of presidential election. About Prabowo Subianto: i.Prabowo Subianto is a retired general and has held various military positions, including commander of the Army Strategic Reserve Command (Kostrad). ii.He was honoured with the Collar of the Order of Zayed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2024, and Distinguished Service Order (Military) by Singapore in 2023. iii.Among National Honors, he received the Star of the Republic of Indonesia, 1st Class; Star of Mahaputera, 1st Class, and Star of Mahaputera, 2nd Class, among others. Noel Naval Tata succeeds Ratan Tata as chairman of Sir Ratan Tata Trusts Noel Naval Tata, half-brother of Ratan Tata, has been selected unanimously by the Board members of Sir Ratan Tata Trusts as the chairman and all trusts covered under it. He will succeed Ratan Tata who passed away at the age of 86 on October 9, 2024. Noel Naval Tata is currently the chairman of Trent Limited, Tata International Ltd, Voltas Ltd and Tata Investment Corporation Ltd. He is also the vice chairman of Tata Steel Ltd and Titan Company Ltd. Note: Tata Trusts has a 66% stake in Tata Sons, while 12.87% is owned by several Tata Group companies, and 18.4% by the Shapoorji Pallonji family. Report Errors in the PDF - ebooks@affairscloud.com Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com.

[Audio] About Noel Naval Tata: i.Noel Naval Tata started his career at Tata International and later became Managing Director(MD) of Trent in 1999. He has been involved with various companies within the Tata Group for many years. ii.He served as the Managing Director (MD) of Tata International, significantly increasing revenue from USD 500 million to over USD 3 billion during his tenure. iii.As Chairman of Trent Limited since 2014, he has expanded its operations, which include popular brands like Westside and Zudio. iv.He holds positions on several boards including Voltas and Titan Company. v.He has been on the boards of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust and Sir Dorabji Tata Trust since 2019. BOBCARD has named cricketer Shreyanka Patil as its brand ambassador BOBCARD LIMITED, a subsidiary of Bank of Baroda(BoB), has chosen Indian cricketer Shreyanka Patil as its brand ambassador. i.She will represent the company in upcoming campaigns and initiatives, as BOBCARD aims to promote its vision of "Reimagining Credit for Everyone in India" by providing innovative and accessible credit card solutions. ii.The company sees its collaboration with Patil as an opportunity to engage a new generation of credit users, fostering responsible financial habits and informed decision-making. ACC Extended Tenure of Registrar General Mritunjay Kumar Narayan; Appointed Praveen Vashista as Special Secretary, MHA The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of Mritunjay Kumar Narayan's tenure as Registrar General beyond 6th December 2024, for a period up to 4th August 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. About Mritunjay Kumar Narayan: i.Mritunjay Kumar Narayan is a 1995-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Uttar Pradesh (UP) cadre. He took charge as the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India in November 2022. ii.With over 25 years of experience, he has distinguished himself in various roles within the Uttar Pradesh (UP) State Government and the Government of India (GoI). iii.His expertise spans a wide range of areas, including public administration, policy development, taxation, health, law and order, internal security, and policing. iv.He will play a major role in the upcoming Census of India exercises, which have been delayed multiple times since 2021. ACC appointed Praveen Vashista as Special Secretary, MHA: ACC has also appointed Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Praveen Vashista, as Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). He will succeed Sivagami Sundari Nanda, who is set to retire on 31st December 2024. Praveen Vashista will hold the post as Special Secretary till 31st July 2026, the date of his superannuation, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. About Praveen Vashista: i.He is 1991-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Bihar cadre. ii.He is currently serving as the Additional.

[Audio] threats, border security, and coordination between various security agencies. About the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA): Union Minister- Amit Shah (Constituency- Gandhinagar Gujarat) Minister of State (MoS)– Nityanand Rai(Constituency- Ujiarpur, Bihar) TV Narendran Elected as Chairman of Worldsteel; Becomes 2nd Indian to Hold the Post Thachat Viswanath (TV) Narendran, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Tata Steel, was elected as the chairman of the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) for the term 2024-25. He will succeed Leon Topalian, CEO of the United States of America (USA)-based Nucor Corporation, who served as Chairman of Worldsteel (2023-24). He became the 2nd Indian to hold the position as the Chairman of Worldsteel after Sajjan Jindal, the chairman of JSW Group, who served as the chairman from 2021-22. Key Points: i.As Chairman, TV Narendran will oversee key decisions and initiatives that impact the steel sector globally. ii.He will also be a member of the 17-member Executive Committee, along with other industry leaders. About TV Narendran: i.TV Narendran joined Tata steel in 1988 and worked in its International Trading Division. ii.He was appointed as MD of Tata Steel for India and South East Asia in 2013. iii.He also serves as Senior Vice President of All India Management Association (AIMA). iv.He has served as the President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) from 2021 to 2022 and President of the Indian Institute of Metals from 2021 to 2022 v.He also co-chaired the Mining & Metals Governors Council of the World Economic Forum from 2016 to 2018. About World Steel Association (Worldsteel): It is an association that represents over 160 steel producers, research institutes, and national and regional industry associations. It accounts for nearly 85% of the world's steel production Headquarters– Brussels, Belgium Establishment– 1967 IRFC appoints Manoj Kumar Dubey as CMD and CEO Manoj Kumar Dubey has been appointed as the Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) with effect from October 10, 2024 for 5 years. He will succeed Shelly Verma. i.A 1993-batch officer of the Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS), Manoj Kumar Dubey previously served as the Director (Finance) and Chief Financial Officer(CFO) at the Container Corporation Of India Limited(CONCOR) before taking on this new role. ii.He is an awardee of National Award for Outstanding Service at the Ministry of Railways(MoR) level in 2011. Note: New Delhi(Delhi) based IRFC is a Schedule A Miniratna Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) under the MoR. It was incorporated in 1986. Report Errors in the PDF - ebooks@affairscloud.com Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com.

[Audio] UK's Tom Fletcher Appointed as Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs & Emergency Relief Coordinator United Nations (UN) Secretary-General (SG) António Guterres appointed Tom Fletcher of the United Kingdom (UK) as Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Tom Fletcher will succeed Martin Griffiths of the UK, who stepped down from the post in July 2024 due to health reasons. Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator will serve as Acting Under-Secretary-General until Tom Fletcher assumes his position. About Tom Fletcher: i.Currently Tom Fletcher serves as the Principal of Hertford College, Oxford (since 2020) and Vice Chair of Oxford University's Conference of Colleges (since 2022). ii.He has also served as the UK's Ambassador to Lebanon (2011-2015), as Foreign and Development Policy Adviser to the UK's Prime Ministers from 2007-2011, and as the Prime Ministers' mediator on Northern Ireland. iii.He has also headed Middle East Peace Process, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), London (1997-1998), as Second Secretary, Nairobi, Kenya (1998-2002), Chief of Staff for Africa, Caribbean and Commonwealth, FCO, London (2002-2004) and First Secretary, Paris, France (2004-2007). Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar appointed as 9th Chairperson of NCW; Dr. Archana Majumdar named its Member Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar has been appointed as the 9th Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) with immediate effect. She succeeded Rekha Sharma, whose tenure as NCW chief ended on August 6, 2024. Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar appointment was made under Section 3 of the NCW Act, 1990. Her tenure is for three years or until she reaches the age of 65, whichever comes first. Dr. Archana Majumdar has been designated as a member of the commission for a three-year term. About Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar: i.Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar served as the chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women from 2016 to 2021. ii.She has led initiatives such as Sakshama (support for acid attack survivors), Prajwala (linking self-help groups to government schemes), and Suhita (a 24/7 helpline for women). iii.She was also involved in legal reforms related to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, anti-triple talaq measures, and anti-human trafficking initiatives. iv.She has implemented digital literacy initiatives and introduced a publication titled "Saad" which focuses on women's issues. v.She served two terms as the national general secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) women's wing, known as Mahila Morcha, from 2010 to 2014, before becoming its National President in 2014. vi.She is also an accomplished author, having written several books, including "Vidhilikhit," which addresses women's legal rights, and "Aurangabad: Leading to Wide Roads." vii.Her accolades include the National Law Award and the Savitribai Phule Award from the {National Literary.

[Audio] About National Commission for Women (NCW): The NCW is functions under the Ministry of Women & Child Development (MWCD). Chairperson – Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi Established – 1992 General Luong Cuong elected as the New President of Vietnam On 21st October 2024, Vietnam's National Assembly elected General Luong Cuong(67-year-old) as the 14th president of Vietnam, during a session held in Hanoi, Vietnam. He replaced To Lam, who served as the 13th President of Vietnam from May 2024 to October 2024. To Lam was appointed as the general secretary of the ruling Communist Party in August 2024. About Luong Cuong: i.Luong Cuong joined the army in 1975 and rose through the ranks, becoming a Major General by 2006. He also served as the Chief of the General Department of Politics under the Vietnam People's Army. ii.Luong Cuong has been a key figure in Vietnam's Politburo (Communist Party of Vietnam) since 2021. iii.He has been serving as a Permanent member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat since May 2024. About Vietnam: President– Luong Cuong Prime Minister– Pham Minh Chinh Capital– Hanoi Currency-Vietnamese dong Indian Neuroscientist Shubha Tole Appointed as President-Elect in IBRO Indian neuroscientist Shubha Tole has been appointed as the president-elect of the International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO), marking her as the first scientist from a developing country to attain this prestigious position. She will replace Tracy Bale. It was announced at the IBRO's annual assembly in Chicago, the United States of America(USA). Shubha Tole will join the IBRO advisory board on January 1, 2025 for one year term and will assume her role as president on January 1, 2026. Her tenure will end on December 31, 2028, after which she will also serve a two-year term on the IBRO advisory board as past president. About Shubha Tole: i.She currently serves as the dean of graduate studies at Mumbai(Maharashtra) based Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR). ii.She has held several positions within the IBRO Asia-Pacific Regional Committee and the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) and is currently the President of the International Society for Developmental Neuroscience (ISDN). She has also chaired the Women in Science Committee of the Indian Academy of Sciences and actively contributes to the ALBA network, which advocates for diversity in neuroscience. Report Errors in the PDF - ebooks@affairscloud.com Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 248.

[Audio] iii.She was the recipient of the Infosys Science Foundation Award for Life Sciences in 2014 and the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award, India's highest scientific honour awarded by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) in 2010. About IBRO: i.Paris(France) based the IBRO is a global federation of neuroscience organizations that promotes and supports neuroscience worldwide through training, education, collaborative research, advocacy, and outreach initiatives. ii.The IBRO governing council, which represents 69 scientific societies and federations across 57 countries. iii.The current IBRO president Tracy Bale will continue to serve her term until December 2025. About International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO): President – Tracy Bale Headquarters – Paris, France Established – 1961 PESB appointed Amit Kumar as CMD of AIAHL The Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) appointed Amit Kumar as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of AI Assets Holding Limited (AIAHL), a Schedule 'B' Central Public Sector Undertaking (PSU). His appointment awaits clearance and approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). He currently serves as the Executive Director(ED) and Asset Manager at Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) in Jorhat, Assam. Note: AIAHL is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed under the Ministry of Civil Aviation(MoCA) to deliver unified asset holding services, as outlined in the object clauses of its Memorandum of Association. ACQUISITION & MERGERS TIGA Investments gets CCI's nod to Acquire Stake in Dream11 TIGA Investments, a Singapore-based investment firm, has received approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire a stake in Dream11's parent company, Dream Sports Inc (DSI). The deal is reportedly valued at over USD 150 million. The deal also followed the China's Tencent Holdings' decision to divest its entire stake in Dream Sports due to regulatory pressures on Chinese investments in India. Key Points: i.As a part of deal, Tiga Acquisition Corp III will purchase preferred stock and certain rights from an existing shareholder of Dream Sports. The specific shareholder's identity has not been disclosed. ii.The CCI granted clearance for TIGA Investments' acquisition under the green channel route, indicating that the transaction poses no risk of adverse effects on competition in India. iii.Founded in 2008, Dream11 is a leading fantasy gaming platform in India, which has seen substantial growth, reporting a 32% increase in net profit for FY23. CCI approves acquisition of Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited by Mankind Pharma Ltd CCI has approved Mankind Pharma Ltd.'s acquisition of Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited (BSV) for Rs 13,630 crores, involving a complete takeover (100% stake) of BSV's shareholding. Mankind Pharma plans to raise up to Rs 10,000 crore through non-convertible debentures and commercial papers. Report Errors in.