Page-15 of Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Andhra Pradesh Wins 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity

July 19, 2024

The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity was given to the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) project in 2024 for its work on sustainable farming in India. This award shows how important Andhra Pradesh is to eco-friendly farming around the ..

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PM Modi – Most Followed Leader on X with over 100 Million Followers

July 16, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi now has more than 100 million followers on the social media site X. This makes him the most followed world leader on this site. With this important accomplishment, he stands ahead of other famous people around ..

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Who is Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, the Principal Adviser for TB Elimination?

July 12, 2024

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently appointed Prof. (Dr.) Soumya Swaminathan is in charge of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP). This volunteer, unpaid job shows how much she cares about public health and India’s efforts to fight ..

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PM Modi Awarded Russia’s Highest Civilian Honor

July 10, 2024

The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, a high citizen award from Russia, was recently given to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Vladimir Putin gave this award to the group. The award is given to Modi in recognition ..

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Maharashtra Wins Best Agriculture State Award 2024

July 9, 2024

The 15th Agriculture Leadership Awards Committee found that Maharashtra is the best state for farming in 2024. This award, given by Justice P Sathasivam, recognizes Maharashtra for making big steps forward in new ways of farming and improving rural areas. ..

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Elisa de Anda Madrazo – FATF Presidency

July 9, 2024

On July 1, 2024, Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico took over as head of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The appointment, which is good until June 2026, is a big change in the way this important global financial ..

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Who is Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s New President?

July 8, 2024

The recent election of Masoud Pezeshkian as President of Iran is a big change in politics, showing how his personal honesty and progressive ideas come together. A former heart surgeon and health minister, Pezeshkian was chosen even though few people ..

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Who is Yaroslava Mahuchikh?

July 8, 2024

On July 7th, Yaroslava Mahuchikh of Ukraine broke the world record for the highest jump by a woman. The old record had stood since 1987. In the Paris Diamond League, she reached an amazing height of 2.10 meters. Background and ..

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