12th February 2024 Daily Current Affairs
National & International Appointments
1. Sanjay Kumar Jain assumes charge as IRCTC Chairman & MD
- Sanjay Kumar Jain, an IRTS Officer of 1990 batch, took over the charge of Chairman & MD of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC).
- A qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), Jain’s career is a blend of leadership roles in policy making, commercial ventures and developmental ventures of the Government of India and PSUs.
- IRCTC is an Indian PSU that provides ticketing, catering, and tourism services for the state-owned Indian Railways.
Important Dates
2. International Childhood Cancer Day observed on 15th February
- International Childhood Cancer Day is observed on February 15 every year and all over the world.
- The day raises awareness of childhood cancer and honors all the children and families experiencing the effects of the disease.
- It acknowledges their pain and difficulties, giving them space to process and grieve.
