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Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023 Winners
The Sahitya Akademi Awards for the year 2023 have been announced, recognizing outstanding literary works in various Indian languages. Among the notable winners are Tamil author Rajasekaran (Devibharathi) for his novel “Neervazhi Padooum,” Telugu writer T. Patanjali Sastry for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
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Chandrayaan-3 Mission Recognized with Leif Erikson Lunar Prize
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been honored with the prestigious Leif Erikson Lunar Prize in recognition of its groundbreaking Chandrayaan-3 mission. The award, presented by the Exploration Museum in Húsavík, Iceland, acknowledges ISRO’s exceptional contributions to lunar exploration ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah
Kuwait is in mourning as Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has passed away at the age of 86. The announcement, made by Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah al-Sabah, the minister of the emiri court, was aired on state television. Official Mourning ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
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National Awards for e-Governance 2024 Web Portal Launch
The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) organized the formal launch of the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2024 web portal on 8th December, 2023. The ceremony, held in hybrid mode, was attended by Central Ministries/Departments, Principal Secretaries ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
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First Woman Director General of ICFRE
In a significant milestone, Kanchan Devi, a 1991-batch Indian Forest Service Officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Forestry Research Education (ICFRE). This marks a historic moment as ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
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Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Passes Away
Sandra Day O’Connor, the trailblazing first female Supreme Court Justice and a pivotal swing voter in landmark cases, has passed away at the age of 93 in Phoenix. The court confirmed that her death resulted from complications associated with advanced ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
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Remembering IK Gujral: Architect of the Gujral Doctrine
November 30 marks the 11th death anniversary of IK Gujral, the 12th Prime Minister of India. Despite his brief tenure of less than a year, Gujral left an enduring legacy, particularly through his unique foreign policy approach known as the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
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Who is Sam Manekshaw, the Legendary War General?
Sam Manekshaw, India’s first Field Marshal, was not just a military genius but also a linguist. Born in Amritsar, he spent his initial years in the city, becoming naturally fluent in Punjabi. His proficiency in the language was not only ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
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