CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Chairman of the Piramal Group, Ajay Piramal has received an honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Her Majesty The Queen. He received the award for services to the UK-India trade relationship as India Co-Chair of the UK-India CEO Forum.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire The Order of the British Empire was established by King George V in 1917 to honour those who had served in a non-combative role and expanded the Order to reward contributions to the Arts, Sciences, Charitable work and Public Service.

Detailed explanation-3: -The second senior-most officer is the Grand Master, of whom there have been three: Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales (1917–1936); Queen Mary (1936–1953); and the Duke of Edinburgh (1953–2021).

Detailed explanation-4: -Guruswamy Krishnamoorthy receives British Honour ‘MBE’ For His Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Guruswamy Krishnamoorthy to receive The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Civil Division) Award 2022 – Honorary Member.

Detailed explanation-5: -Piramal Group chairman Ajay Gopikisan Piramal received an honorary commander of the order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth on 17 May 2022. Mr Piramal received the award for services to the U.K.-India trade relationship as India co-chair of the U.K.-India CEO Forum.