Current Affair Category: Awards

Nobel Peace Prize 2026: GS Paper II: International Relations, United Nations and International Institutions GS Paper IV: Ethics, Justice and Accountability Why in News?: The Nobel Peace Prize 2026 has been associated in the provided material with Navi Pillay’s efforts to uphold international law, human rights, and accountability amid global conflicts. About Navi Pillay: A […]

Why in News? The 2026 Nobel Prizes are being announced in October 2026 across Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace and Economic Sciences. The Nobel Prizes recognise outstanding contributions that have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind. About Nobel Prize: Established through the will of Alfred Nobel, Swedish inventor, engineer and industrialist. First awarded […]

Why in News? Veteran actor Anant Nag will be conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat, on 22 September 2026. Key Facts: Recipient: Anant Nag Field: Indian cinema, particularly Kannada cinema Career: Over 5 decades; acted in 300+ films across Kannada, Hindi and other South Indian languages. Film debut: Sankalpa (1973) Also associated with theatre and India’s parallel cinema movement. Notable works include Ankur, Nishant, Bhumika, Manthan, […]

Why in News? The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) announced the 68th Ramon Magsaysay Award 2026, recognising Tommy Koh, Runa Khan and Bo Kyi for transformative leadership and selfless service in Asia. Key Facts: Established: 1957 First awarded: 1958 Named after: Ramon Magsaysay, 7th President of the Philippines Awarded by: Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) Popularly known as: “Asia’s Nobel Prize” Recognises integrity, leadership and selfless […]

Why in News: The Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026 recently concluded its edition, celebrating excellence in documentary, short fiction, and animation cinema. The event highlighted both global and Indian filmmaking talent, culminating in the distribution of prestigious Conch awards to honor outstanding cinematic achievements. Key Points: Festival Significance: MIFF 2026 served as a platform […]

WHY IN THE NEWS? The Occasion: President Droupadi Murmu presented gallantry awards to personnel from the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces, and State/UT Police for their exemplary service in operational theatres. Significant Recognition: The ceremony highlighted a wide spectrum of operations, including counter-insurgency, combat, and high-risk security missions. Special Highlight: A notable recipient was […]

Why in news? Major Abhilasha Barak, a member of the Indian Battalion currently serving with UNIFIL in Lebanon, has been named the recipient of the 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Key Achievements: As the Commander of the Female Engagement Team (FET), she was selected for her exceptional outreach and community engagement […]

Context: The 29th National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026 were announced to recognize and promote excellence in the implementation of e-governance initiatives across India. A total of 17 awards were conferred, comprising 10 Gold, 6 Silver, and 1 Jury Award. About NAeG: Objective: To recognize and promote best practices in e-governance, enhance citizen-centric service delivery, […]

Context: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the First World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, via a video message. This event marks a significant milestone in transitioning Yogasana from an ancient traditional practice to a globally recognized competitive sport. Key Highlights: Host City: The event was held in Ahmedabad, India’s first UNESCO World Heritage […]

Why in News? The President of India recently conferred the Padma Awards for 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, recognizing individuals for their distinguished service across various fields.  Key Facts About Padma Awards Origin: Instituted in 1954. Restructured in 1955 into three tiers: Padma Vibhushan: Exceptional and distinguished service (2nd highest […]