Awards

Deepika Sehrawat’s recognition on the global stage underscores the emergence of Indian women’s hockey as a force to reckon with. Deepika Sehrawat made history by becoming the first Indian player to win the Poligras Magic Skill Award for her exceptional performance during the 2024–25 FIH Hockey Pro League, highlighting India’s prowess in international women’s hockey. … Read more

Ahmedabad has been announced as the cleanest city in India with a population of over 10 lakh in the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM). This annual survey promotes sustainable sanitation practices and citizen-centric cleanliness initiatives across urban India. Background of Swachh Survekshan … Read more

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Kalinga Ratna Award-2024 upon Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Cuttack, Odisha. The prestigious award ceremony took place during the 600th birth anniversary celebrations of Adikabi Sarala Das, a revered 15th-century Odia poet, hosted by the Sarala Sahitya Sansad. Background and Context Aim and Highlights of the Event The Kalinga … Read more

Former Chief Justice Kalyan Shrestha was honored with the prestigious ‘Hem Bahadur Malla Award 2080’ in Kathmandu for his outstanding contributions to judicial leadership and governance reforms in Nepal. Award Ceremony in Kathmandu Honouring Kalyan Shrestha’s Work Official Remarks and Concerns Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams:

Varsha Deshpande, an advocate from Satara, Maharashtra, wins the prestigious 2025 United Nations Population Award for her relentless efforts in promoting gender equality and combating sex-selective abortions. The award ceremony took place on World Population Day, July 11, 2025, in New York. A Life Committed to Empowering Women Recognitions and Achievements UN Population Award Ceremony … Read more

Telangana has been honored with the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) Industry Excellence Award 2025 in the State Leadership – Battery Manufacturing category at the 11th India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2025 in New Delhi. This recognition underscores Telangana’s dedication to advancing battery manufacturing and sustainable energy solutions. Award for Leading in Battery Manufacturing The … Read more

Marathi writer and critic Sarankumar Limbale has been selected for the Chintha Raveendran Award for 2025. The award includes a cash prize, a memento, and a citation. It will be presented on July 26 at K.P. Kesavamenon Hall in Kozhikode, during a special event held in memory of Chintha Raveendran. The award celebrates Limbale’s contributions … Read more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Namibia’s top civilian honor, ‘The Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis‘, during his recent visit to the African country. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah presented the prestigious award, symbolizing the strengthening ties between India and Namibia. Modi Receives Top Honour in Namibia During his visit to Namibia, PM Modi was … Read more

The Kerala Fisheries Department awarded Kasaragod district the Fisheries Department Excellence Award 2025 for its exceptional performance under the Popular Fish Farming Project. This prestigious recognition applauds Kasaragod’s leadership in sustainable aquaculture practices. State-Level Recognition for Fisheries Achievements Kasaragod was recognized as the best district in Kerala for its successful execution of fisheries development projects. … Read more

In a significant recognition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded Brazil’s highest civilian honour, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva presented this prestigious award to Prime Minister Modi in acknowledgment of the deepening ties between India and Brazil. About the Award: Brazil’s … Read more