Current Affair Category: Awards

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 […]

Latest Updates (2026): 2026 Winner: Taiwan Travelogue written by Taiwanese author Yáng Shuāng-zǐ. Translator: Lin King (translated from Mandarin Chinese into English). Significance: It is the first book originally written in Mandarin Chinese to win this prestigious award. Core Theme: Set in 1930s Japan-controlled Taiwan; it explores power dynamics, colonial history, and a bittersweet relationship […]

Why in News? Recently, Indian teacher Rouble Nagi received the Global Teacher Prize 2026 during the World Government Summit. About Global Teacher Prize: It is an annual awardpresented to an exceptional teacher who has made a significant impact on their students and community. It was established in 2014. The prize aims to highlight the importance of educatorsand recognize […]

Why in News ?IAS officer Supriya Sahu won “The Champions of the Earth 2025″ award, UN’s highest environmental honour. She has been selected in the “Inspiration and Action” category for her long-standing work on environmental challenges in India and received the award in Nairobi. Sahu currently serves as Additional Chief Secretary in Tamil Nadu government’s […]

Announces 26% Increase in Rates for Advertisements in Print Media and Introduces Premiums for Colour Ads The government has decided to revise the rates of advertisement by 26%.  The media rates for print media per sq.cm. for one lakh copies of dailies in the black and white advertisement have been enhanced from Rs. 47.40 to […]

Nobel Peace Prize 2025 The Nobel Peace Prize 2025 was awarded to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless efforts in promoting democratic rights in Venezuela and striving for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, responsible for selecting laureates, received a total of 338 nominations, including 94 organisations, reflecting global recognition […]