UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27 September 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: TH Context: The 2024 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize will be awarded to Alexander Dunn of the Georgia Institute of Technology, U.S. SASTRA Ramanujan Prize: Origin: The award was instituted by the Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) in 2005. Given By: SASTRA University, Tamil Nadu, India. Award Details: A cash prize of USD …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13 September 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: PIB Context: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2024 to 15 nurses at Rashtrapati Bhavan. These awards recognize their outstanding dedication to healthcare. About the Award: Established in 1973 by the Ministry of Health, the awards honour exceptional nursing professionals from across India. Each award includes …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 3 September 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: IE Context: Hayao Miyazaki, a renowned Japanese filmmaker and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, has won the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award, recognized for his contributions to animated films that resonate across ages. His work is distinguished by its gentle, hand-drawn visuals and deep themes, including pacifism, environmentalism, and strong female characters. Miyazaki’s films, such as …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: NewsOnAir Context: Abhinav Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist, has been awarded the prestigious Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for his significant contributions to the Olympic Movement. The award will be presented during the 142nd IOC Session in Paris. Bindra, who won the men’s 10-meter air rifle event at the …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: IE Context: The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Russia’s highest civilian honour, was awarded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Russia. Announced in 2019, the award recognized the Prime Minister for his exceptional services in enhancing the strategic partnership and fostering friendly relations between Russia and India. About the …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17 June 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: IE Context: The Kavli Prize, named after Norwegian-American philanthropist Fred Kavli, donors’ significant achievements in astrophysics, neuroscience, and nanoscience. Established by the Kavli Foundation in 2000, the prize is awarded biennially and includes a $1 million cash award per field, along with a medal and a scroll. It mirrors the Nobel Prize but is …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, will be awarded to former Prime Ministers P.V. Narasimha Rao and Choudhary Charan Singh, along with Green Revolution pioneer M.S. Swaminathan, making this year’s list the longest-ever announced in a single year. The Bharat Ratna is India’s highest civilian award, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: livemint Context: Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain’s fusion band Shakti earned recognition at the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, winning the Global Music Album award for their album “This Moment.” Formation: Shakti was formed in 1973 after the disbandment of the first Mahavishnu Orchestra. Album: Shakti reformed in …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: The Centre has announced the posthumous award of the Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur, former chief minister of Bihar, on his birth centenary. Known as “Jannayak” (leader of the people), Thakur was a prominent backward caste leader in Bihar. Thakur’s radical policy decisions, including removing English as …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Sahitya Akademi has announced the winners of its Annual Sahitya Akademi Awards for the year 2023 in 24 languages. The awards include 9 for poetry, 6 for novels, 5 for short stories, 3 for essays, and 1 for literary study. The awards, which include a casket containing …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for 2023 has been jointly awarded to classical pianist Daniel Barenboim and peace activist Ali Abu Awwad. The award acknowledges their efforts in promoting mutual social and cultural understanding through music, dialogue, and people’s participation
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Government of India has introduced a new set of National Awards in the field of Science, Technology, and Innovation called “Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar.” These awards aim to acknowledge exceptional contributions made by scientists, technologists, and innovators, whether individually or in teams, across various domains of science …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France’s highest award today by, the President of the Republic of France. About Legion of Honour: The Legion of Honour is the highest French decoration given to the most deserving citizens …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: The Hindu Context: Philanthropist and art collector Kiran Nadar was recently conferred “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur” (Knight of the Legion of Honour) by French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain. Awarded for Contribution to the field of art, her commitment to providing greater access to culture both nationally and internationally, …
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