The Sansad Ratna Awards 2025 celebrate MPs and committees that have shown exceptional commitment, quality debates, and accountability in parliamentary democracy. On 26th July 2025, seventeen Members of Parliament (MPs) were honored for their outstanding contributions in the 18th Lok Sabha. Background of Sansad Ratna Awards The Sansad Ratna Awards were established in 2010 to … Read more
The GP Birla Memorial Award was recently conferred upon Dr. V. Narayanan, the Chairman of ISRO, recognizing his exceptional contributions to India’s space program and leadership in cutting-edge space technologies. Background of the GP Birla Memorial Award About Dr. V. Narayanan Significance of the Honour Previous Awardees The GP Birla Memorial Award has been bestowed … Read more
Geetanjali Shree, the acclaimed Hindi author known for her International Booker Prize-winning novel Tomb of Sand, adds another feather to her cap by winning the PEN Translates Award 2025 for her latest work ‘Once Elephants Lived Here’, skillfully translated into English by Daisy Rockwell. Background of the Award About Geetanjali Shree Geetanjali Shree is a … Read more
The State Bank of India (SBI) has been recognized as the World’s Best Consumer Bank for 2025 by Global Finance magazine for its inclusive, tech-enabled, and customer-friendly banking services. Background SBI, India’s largest public sector bank, has been at the forefront of retail banking transformation through technology adoption, rural outreach, and enhanced customer convenience. The … Read more
Suhani Shah made history by winning the ‘Best Magic Creator 2025‘ award at FISM 2025, a prestigious event akin to the Oscars for magicians. This victory not only highlights her exceptional talent but also showcases India’s growing influence in the global magic community. Background The FISM World Championship of Magic is a renowned international competition … Read more
The Meri Panchayat App has been honored with the prestigious WSIS Prizes 2025 Champion Award in the category of Cultural Diversity and Identity, Linguistic Diversity, and Local Content. This mobile application, developed by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC), has set a global example of inclusive and transparent … Read more
The Kerala State recently unveiled its prestigious 2023 classical arts awards, showcasing its dedication to upholding and commemorating its vibrant artistic traditions. Overview The Government of Kerala has revealed the recipients of the State Kathakali Awards, Pallavur Appu Marar Vadya Puraskaram, and Keraleeya Nritta-Natya Puraskaram for 2023. These awards recognize the exceptional contributions of individuals … Read more
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has been honored with the National Geospatial Practitioner Award 2025 for its exceptional use of open-source spatial technologies. The award was presented during the Open Source GIS Day (Edition 02) at IIT Bombay, recognizing INCOIS’s contributions to marine geospatial intelligence and data-driven ocean management. Background INCOIS, … Read more
India’s exceptional performance at the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad 2025 in Dubai showcases the country’s dedication to nurturing young scientific talent and enhancing its global academic presence. Overview India secured sixth place globally at the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad 2025 in Dubai, winning two gold and two silver medals among 90 participating countries. Background India … Read more
Urban sanitation has gained prominence in modern Indian cities due to increasing population density and environmental concerns. Vijayawada’s achievement as the fourth cleanest city in India and winning the ‘Super Swachh League City‘ award in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 exemplifies effective administration, policy implementation, and citizen engagement. Even amidst the 2024 floods, the city’s resilience and … Read more
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