Current Affair Category: Awards

Why in the News?  Educate Girls, an Indian non-profit organisation working for girls’ education in rural and remote areas, has been named as one of the three winners of the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025. Key Points: Educate Girl  About Educate Girls: Founded by Safeena Husain. Works in rural India to bring out-of-school and unprivileged girls […]

Why in News ?  India introduced the Khelo Bharat Niti 2025, a comprehensive national sports policy aimed at making India a global sporting powerhouse. It aligns with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, following achievements like: 6 medals at Paris Olympics 2024 107 medals at Asian Games 2023 Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : […]

Why in News? Indian author Banu Mushtaq has won the International Booker Prize 2025 for her short-story collection “Heart Lamp” (original title: “Hridaya Deepa”). This marks a historic moment as it is: The first short-story collection to win the prestigious award. The first win for a Kannada-language author in the prize’s history. Significance of the […]

Why in news ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with ‘The World Tipitaka: Sajjhaya Phonetic Edition’ by his Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, in a diplomatic exchange. About Tipitaka: The term Tipiṭaka means “Three Baskets” in Pāli, representing the three primary divisions of the Buddhist scriptures. The Three Baskets (Tipiṭaka): Vinaya Piṭaka (Basket of Discipline): Deals with monastic rules […]

The 97th Academy Awards: Key Highlights: “Anora” Wins Big Despite Small Budget The independent film Anora, made for just $6 million, won Best Picture and four other Oscars. It outshone blockbusters like Wicked and Dune: Part Two. This aligns with the Academy’s recent trend of honoring independent films like Nomadland and CODA.  Sean Baker Ties […]

Why in news ? PM Narendra Modi highlighted the outdated Dramatic Performances Act, 1876, as part of his government’s drive to repeal obsolete laws. Criticized its colonial intent to suppress public expression and nationalist sentiments. Provisions of the Act: Empowered authorities to ban plays, pantomimes, or dramas in public places deemed: Scandalous or defamatory. Likely […]

Purnima Devi Barman: A Beacon of Hope in Conservation and Gender Equality Indian biologist and wildlife conservationist Purnima Devi Barman has been named in TIME Magazine’s Women of the Year 2025 list. The prestigious honor recognizes visionary leaders shaping a more equitable and sustainable world. Barman stands as the sole Indian woman in this year’s […]

Sahitya Akademi Award for 2024 Key Announcement: The Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in the Dogri language has been posthumously awarded to late Chaman Arora for his book “Ik Hor Ashwthama”. The book is a collection of short stories and was selected for the award based on the unanimous recommendation of a jury comprising three members. […]

67th Annual Grammy Awards 2025 : Event Overview The Grammy Awards were held amid California’s wildfire crisis, with the Recording Academy raising funds for relief efforts and honoring first responders. Biggest Nominee Beyoncé: 11 nominations, setting a new record for most Grammy nominations by a female artist (99 total). Key Winners Album of the Year: […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Kuwait’s highest national honor, the Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer, by His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait, on December 22, 2024. The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer, established in 1974, is named after Mubarak Al-Sabah, known as “Mubarak the Great,” who ruled Kuwait from 1896 […]