Centre Appoints B Srinivasan as New NSG Director General: The Centre has appointed senior IPS officer B Srinivasan as the new Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG), according to a Personnel Ministry order issued on August 27. Srinivasan, a 1992 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Bihar cadre, will serve as […]
Category: Polity Current Affairs
Chirag Paswan Re-Elected As President Of LJP For 5 years
Chirag Paswan Re-Elected As President Of LJP For 5 years: Union Minister Chirag Paswan was on August 25 re-elected as the national president of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) for the next five years. The decision was taken unanimously during the LJP(RV) national executive meeting held in Ranchi.
Congress Leader Vasantrao Chavan Passes Away at 70
Congress Leader Vasantrao Chavan Passes Away at 70: Veteran Congress leader and recently elected Nanded MP, Vasantrao Chavan, passed away at 4 a.m. on August 26, 2024, at KIMS Hospital in Hyderabad. Chavan, who was 70 years old, had been battling a prolonged illness and had been undergoing treatment for renal issues.
Sanjeev Raina Appointed ITBP Additional Director General
Sanjeev Raina Appointed ITBP Additional Director General: Sanjeev Raina, a 1987-batch ITBP officer, has been appointed Additional Director General (ADG) in the India-China LAC guarding force. It is only the second time in the ITBP when a cadre officer has been elevated to the ADG post, the second highest rank in the force after the […]
Nasscom Appoints Sindhu Gangadharan as New Chairperson
Nasscom Appoints Sindhu Gangadharan as New Chairperson: The National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom), India’s premier IT industry body, has announced a significant change in its leadership. Sindhu Gangadharan, the Managing Director of SAP Labs India, has been appointed as the new chairperson of Nasscom.
New Guidelines for Effective Public Grievance Redressal
New Guidelines for Effective Public Grievance Redressal: The Union Government has introduced new 2024 guidelines aimed at improving the handling of public grievances, focusing on citizen empowerment and streamlining the redressal process. These guidelines are designed to enhance clarity and efficiency in addressing grievances and incorporate technological advancements through a 10-step reform process
Hema Committee Report : Film Industry
Hema Committee Report : Film Industry The Hema committee report on the Malayalam film industry was released. It has revealed alarming instances of sexual abuse, gender discrimination, and inhuman treatment of women in the Malayalam film industry. It was led by retired Kerala High Court judge Justice K Hema, with members including veteran actor Sharada […]
Govind Mohan To Take Charge As Union Home Secretary
Govind Mohan To Take Charge As Union Home Secretary: Senior IAS officer Govind Mohan on August 22, will take charge as the new Union Home Secretary from Ajay Kumar Bhalla, who completes his five year tenure at the sensitive post, official sources said.
First Information Report (FIR)
First Information Report (FIR): In response to widespread protests following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, the Union Health Ministry directed that heads of government hospitals must file a First Information Report (FIR) within six hours of any violence against healthcare workers on duty. This directive, issued by the Directorate General […]
Six New Parliamentary Committees For 2024-25: Lok Sabha Speaker Constitutes
Six New Parliamentary Committees For 2024-25: Lok Sabha Speaker Constitutes The Lok Sabha speaker on August 17, named the constituents of the six new Parliamentary Committees including the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) which examines government expenditure. Ganesh Singh, BJP MP from Satna, Madhya Pradesh has been appointed as the chairperson of the Committee on Welfare […]
