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Weekly Current Affairs (12th May to 18th May 2025)

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: May 19 2025

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  • The Government of India has officially extended the tenure of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Praveen Sood by one year, allowing him to continue in the top post until May 24, 2026. This decision was taken following a meeting of the high-level selection committee earlier this week and was subsequently approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
  • Centre terminates services of SECI Chairman R P Gupta with immediate effect.
  • May 8, 2025 Leo XIV elected as first American pope.
  • Harvansh Chawla named Chairman of BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry:
  • Dr. Ajay Kumar Assumes Charge as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission:
  • Neo Wealth Management appoints Shajikumar Devakar as Co-Founder and CEO.
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