Monthly Archives: July 2024

Prof. (Dr.) Soumya Swaminathan has been appointed as the Principal Adviser for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme at the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. This high-profile appointment underscores the Indian government’s commitment to eradicating tuberculosis as a public health threat. Nature of Appointment The appointment is on a pro bono basis, which means …

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the re-appointment of Govind Singh as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank (Utkarsh SFB). His new term will commence on September 21, 2024, and will last for three years. Approval Details The approval was communicated through an RBI letter dated July …

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The board of Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has approved the reappointment of Satyanarayan Goel as its Chairman and Managing Director for a three-year term starting August 10, 2024. Reasons for Reappointment Goel’s extensive knowledge in the power sector Over 40 years of experience Part of succession planning strategy Term Details Current term ends on August …

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On July 9, 2024, a division bench of the Supreme Court, comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice K V Vishwanatahn, passed an order appointing former Chief Justice of India, Uday Umesh Lalit, as the chairman of the search and selection committee for appointing vice-chancellors in West Bengal’s state-run universities. Legal Basis The order was passed …

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