Page-25 of Awards, Honours & Persons in News

M S Swaminathan Passes Away

September 30, 2023

M S Swaminathan, the renowned agricultural scientist often referred to as the “Pioneer of the Green Revolution in India,” passed away at the age of 98. He left behind a legacy of agricultural innovation and food security. A Distinguished Career ..

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Kongthong Village Receives “Best Tourism Village 2023” Award

September 28, 2023

On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2023, Kongthong Village in the East Khasi Hills district achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the prestigious title of “Best Tourism Village 2023” at the esteemed National Tourism Awards. These awards, presented annually ..

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Amit Khare’s Tenure as PM’s Adviser Extended

September 26, 2023

The Centre has decided to extend the tenure of Amit Khare, a retired IAS officer, as Adviser to the Prime Minister. His current term, set to conclude on October 12, 2023, will now continue for a period that aligns with ..

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Dr. Swati Nayak Receives Prestigious Borlaug Award for Advancing Rice Seed Systems

September 22, 2023

Dr. Swati Nayak, an Indian scientist at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), has been bestowed with the prestigious 2023 Norman E Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application. This honor recognizes her groundbreaking work in establishing demand-driven rice seed ..

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General SF Rodrigues Memorial Lecture

September 20, 2023

The Indian Army organized the inaugural “General SF Rodrigues Memorial Lecture” at the Manekshaw Centre to honor the late General Sunith Francis Rodrigues, former Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) and Governor of Punjab, on what would have been his ..

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Amrita Sher-Gil’s ‘The Story Teller’ Sets World Record at Auction

September 19, 2023

Amrita Sher-Gil’s 1937 masterpiece, “The Story Teller,” achieved a record-breaking sale of Rs 61.8 crore ($7.44 million) on September 16, marking the highest price ever paid for a work by an Indian artist. The painting, created during a pivotal period ..

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Nobel Prize Winners to Receive Increased Financial Reward

September 16, 2023

The Nobel Foundation, responsible for administering the Nobel Prizes, has announced that this year’s Nobel Prize winners will receive an additional 1 million Swedish crowns, bringing the total financial reward to 11 million Swedish crowns (approximately $986,000). The decision to ..

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Ig Nobel Prize 2023

September 16, 2023

The Ig Nobel Prize is a parody of the Nobel Prize, awarded for unconventional and humorous scientific achievements. It aims to make people laugh and then think about the peculiar aspects of science. Unlike the Nobel Prize, which honors significant ..

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