Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Awards Current Affairs 2024-25 covers all Current Affairs related to various Awards, Prize and Personalities winning them. These Current Affairs are suitable for UPSC , Civil Services, SSC, Railways, Banking, IBPS and all other competitive exams of India.

Sewa Singh Thikriwala Memorial

January 21, 2025

January 20 commemorates the death of Sewa Singh Thikriwala, a very important figure in the Praja Mandal movement advocating for self-rule in Punjab. He died in 1935 during a hunger strike while imprisoned. His legacy is celebrated annually from January ..

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Non-Scientists Receive INSA Fellowship

January 17, 2025

Recently, the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) made changes to its annual list of Fellows, breaking from its long-standing tradition. This year’s list includes prominent figures from various fields who are not professional scientists, reflecting a broader approach to recognising ..

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V Narayanan Appointed New ISRO Chairman

January 9, 2025

On January 7, 2025, the Government of India announced the appointment of V Narayanan as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space. He will officially take office on January 14, ..

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Biden Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom 2025

January 6, 2025

On January 5, 2025, President Joe Biden honoured 19 distinguished individuals during a ceremony at the White House. This event recognised contributions across various fields, including politics, entertainment, and sports. The honourees included prominent figures such as Hillary Clinton, philanthropist ..

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Celebrating the Life of Dr. K.S. Manilal

January 2, 2025

Dr. K.S. Manilal, a revered botanist, passed away on January 1, 2025, in Thrissur, Kerala. He was 86 years old and had been unwell for some time. His remarkable contributions to botany, particularly his work on the ancient manuscript Hortus ..

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Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency

January 1, 2025

The government of Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency due to increase in violence. The country has experienced a surge in murders, with December alone witnessing at least 67 fatalities. This has raised the annual death toll ..

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Vitul Kumar Appointed as New Director General of CRPF

December 31, 2024

The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed Vitul Kumar as the acting Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). This decision follows the retirement of Anish Dayal Singh. Kumar, a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, will serve ..

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Jimmy Carter, Former US President and Nobel Laureate, Passes Away at 100

December 30, 2024

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, served from January 1977 to January 1981. He faced challenges during his presidency, including a struggling economy and the Iran hostage crisis. Despite these obstacles, he is remembered for his dedication ..

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