Page-34 of Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Claude Lorius – a Pioneer in Climate Science

March 25, 2023

Claude Lorius, a pioneering glaciologist, passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 91. He was best known for his research into climate change, specifically his work in Antarctica which helped prove that humans were responsible for global warming. ..

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Argentine-American Mathematician Luis Caffarelli Wins 2023 Abel Prize

March 24, 2023

The Abel Prize, named after Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel, is considered one of the highest honors in mathematics. The prize is conferred every year by the King of Norway and is awarded to one or more outstanding mathematicians. This ..

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Padma Awards for 2023

March 23, 2023

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Padma Awards at a Civil Investiture Ceremony that was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan recently. The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian awards of the country, and this year, 106 individuals were recognized ..

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Perumal Murugan

March 20, 2023

Perumal Murugan’s novel ‘Pookkuzhi’, also known as ‘Pyre’ in English, has been nominated for the International Booker Prize 2023 longlist. The book has made history by becoming the first Tamil novel to receive this recognition. The novel is set in ..

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Railway Women’s Welfare Central Organisation

March 18, 2023

The Railway Women’s Welfare Central Organisation (RWWCO) is an apex body responsible for the welfare of railwaymen and their families. RWWCO annually honours the services of selected women employees of Group-C & Group-D for their outstanding services. The purpose is ..

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AuditOnline

March 18, 2023

The AuditOnline application, developed under the e-panchayat Mission Mode Project (MMP) as part of the Panchayat Enterprise Suite (PES), has been recognized at the WSIS Forum 2023. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) and National Informatics Centre (NIC) received recognition ..

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“Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential To be There” Exhibition

March 18, 2023

India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, inaugurated the “Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential To Be There” exhibition at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi on Friday. Jointly organized by the National Gallery of Modern Art in New ..

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‘Governor of the Year’ Award for 2023

March 18, 2023

Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has been named “Governor of the Year” for 2023 by Central Banking, an international economic research journal. Das’s steady leadership during challenging periods, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the collapse ..

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