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1082 Personnel received President’s Police Medals
On the occasion of Independence Day 2022, 1082 police personnel received the “Police Medals”. Among them, 347 personnel received the Police Medal for Gallantry, 87 received Police Medal for Distinguished Service while, 648 personnel received Police Medal for Meritorious Service. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Shashi Tharoor- Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur
French Government’s highest civilian award “Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur” was presented to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. This honour is being conferred to him, because he delivered speech in French in 2021. His speech left the officials of the embassy, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Ladakh dPal rNgam Duston Award conferred to Dalai Lama
Highest civilian honour of Ladakh “dPal rNgam Duston” was recently conferred to Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. He was honoured for his contribution towards humanity. dPal rNgam Duston Award: It was the 6th dPal rNgam Duston Award. Award was conferred to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Nallathamby Kalaiselvi: First Woman Chief of CSIR
Nallathamby Kalaiselvi has been appointed as the “first woman director general of CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research). She is the senior electrochemical scientist and has been appointed for two years. Key facts: Kalaiselvi will succeed Shekhar Mande, who ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
President’s colour’ to Tamil Nadu Police
Recently, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. K. Stalin received the “President’s colour to Tamil Nadu Police” at an event held at Rajarathinam Stadium in Chennai. President’s colour was given by Vice-President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu. Highlights: Tamil ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Winston Churchill Leadership Award to Ukraine’s President
Winston Churchill Leadership Award was presented to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson presented the award on July 26, 2022, after comparing Winston Churchill and Zelensky in times of crises. Volodymyr Zelensky was presented this award ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Indermit Gill: World Bank Chief economist from India
Indermit Gill has recently been appointed as Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Development Economics of the World Bank. He will succeed American economist Carmen Reinhart, for the post. Highlights: Indermit Gill will be appointed on September 1, 2022. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • International / World Current Affairs
National Film Awards 2022- Winners
Soorarai Pottru won the best feature film award at the 68th National Film Awards. Overall, Soorarai Pottru won three out of four biggest awards while Tanhaji also won major trophies. National Film Awards 2022 Winner List: Best Actor Award was ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
What are some lesser-known facts about Draupadi Murmu, 15th President of India?
Droupadi Murmu recently elected as the 15th President of India. She is scheduled to take oath in July 25, 2022. There was the contest between Droupadi Murmu (BJP-led NDA candidate) and Yashwant Sinha (Joint Opposition Candidate), for the President’s position. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum to Shinzo Abe
The Government of Japan decided to honour former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, posthumously. Highlights Shinzo Abe was the longest-serving PM of Japan. He is the fourth former prime minister to get the Japan’s highest order, under post-war ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • International / World Current Affairs