Page-31 of Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Indian-origin Ajay Banga Chosen as World Bank President

May 4, 2023

Indian-origin Ajay Banga has been selected as the new World Bank President. He will serve in this position for five years starting from June 2, succeeding David Malpass. The World Bank aims to tackle climate change more effectively under Banga’s ..

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Santiago Pena: Paraguay’s New President-Elect

May 2, 2023

On April 23, 2023, Paraguay held its presidential election and Santiago Pena, the hand-picked candidate of the conservative Colorado Party, emerged as the victor. Who is Santiago Pena? Santiago Pena is a former central banker who worked at the International ..

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Meera Syal Receives the BAFTA Fellowship

May 2, 2023

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is one of the most prestigious award-giving bodies in the entertainment industry. One of their highest accolades is the BAFTA Fellowship, awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to ..

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Celebration Picasso 1973-2023

May 1, 2023

On April 8, 2023, the art world will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the passing of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. It is a day that marks not only his death but also a celebration of his remarkable work and artistic ..

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Ranajit Guha and the Subaltern School

May 1, 2023

Ranajit Guha was a historian who revolutionized the study of South Asian history through the Subaltern School. Guha passed away in May at his residence in Vienna Woods, Austria. His work focused on understanding the voices of underclasses in South ..

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Mohammed Shahabuddin

April 26, 2023

On 25th April 2023, veteran politician Mohammed Shahabuddin was sworn in as the 22nd president of Bangladesh at a state ceremony held at the Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, the Speaker, administered the oath to the 73-year-old Shahabuddin. ..

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Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration

April 22, 2023

The Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration is a recognition program for extraordinary and innovative work done by districts and organizations of central and state governments for the welfare of the people. The awards aim to motivate public ..

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Miguel Diaz-Canel

April 20, 2023

Cuba’s political landscape recently witnessed a significant development as Miguel Diaz-Canel secured a second five-year term as the President of the country. With a parliamentary vote that had him as the sole candidate, Diaz-Canel’s bid to serve as the most ..

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