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.

PM Modi Visits Mazargues War Cemetery

February 13, 2025

Recently, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseilles. They paid tribute to the 900 Indian soldiers commemorated there for their service in World War I. This event marks the ..

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Christine Carla Kangaloo Receives Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award

January 29, 2025

The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award has been awarded to Christine Carla Kangaloo, the President of Trinidad and Tobago. This recognition marks her contributions to public affairs and her role in enhancing India’s global reputation. The award was presented by the ..

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Wing Commander Akshay Saxena Receives Vayu Sena Medal

January 29, 2025

Wing Commander Akshay Saxena has been awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) for his exceptional contributions during anti-piracy operations in the Arabian Sea. This recognition marks the increasing threats posed by piracy in international waters, particularly from Houthi rebels targeting ..

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Who is Libia Lobo Sardesai?

January 28, 2025

Libia Lobo Sardesai, a prominent figure in the Goan liberation movement, was recently honoured with the Padma Shri (4th highest civilian award). This recognition celebrates her contributions to Goa’s fight for freedom from Portuguese colonial rule. Born in 1924, Libia ..

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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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