Page-57 of Awards, Honours & Persons in News

First Woman President of Honduras

January 31, 2022

Xiomara Castro was sworn in as the first woman president of Honduras. Honduras is a Central American country. Its capital is Tegucigalpa. It is located along the coast of Caribbean Sea. About Xiomara Castro She is a leftist. That is, ..

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“The $10 Trillion Dream” Book

January 31, 2022

Former finance secretary, Subhash Chandra Garg, is all set to make his debut as an author with upcoming book titled “The $10 Trillion Dream”. Key Points The book claims to explore the critical policy issues faced by India, today. It also ..

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Rafael Nadal Record of 21 Grandslam titles

January 31, 2022

Rafael Nadal won his 21st Grand Slam title. He beat Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open Final to grab his Grand Slam. With this Nadal has become the first player to win 21 grand slam titles. Roger Federer of Switzerland ..

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Anantha Nageswaran-New Chief Economic Advisor

January 30, 2022

The Government of India has appointed Anantha Nageswaran as the new Chief Economic Advisor. He is a former member of Prime Minister Economic Advisory Council. About Nageswaran Nageswaran has taught in B – schools in India and Singapore. He is ..

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Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation

January 29, 2022

On January 28, 2022, Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation was launched marking the occasion of 92nd birth anniversary of late Indian classical vocalist, Pandit Jasraj. Highlights During the launch, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at the online event and remembered him. ..

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Who was Sangoli Rayanna?

January 29, 2022

Sangoli Rayanna was a warrior from Kittur princely state. Kittur is the current Karnataka. He ruled during the time of Rani Channamma. The State Government of Karnataka is building a military school in the name of Sangoli Rayanna at a ..

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India’s Women Unsung Heroes’ Book

January 28, 2022

As a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ministry of Culture is set to release three pictorial books on 75 unsung heroes of the freedom struggle. Key Points The pictorial books will be released in partnership with “Amar Chitra Katha”. ..

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Param Vishisht Seva Medal

January 28, 2022

The Olympic Gold medal winner Neeraj Chopra was honoured with the Prama Vishisht Seva Medal. Neeraj Chopra brought fame to India by winning the country’s first athletic gold medal. In Tokyo Olympics, Chopra won the medal throwing javelin to 87.58 ..

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Veteran archaeologist R. Nagaswamy

January 27, 2022

Renowned archaeologist and first director of Tamil Nadu archaeology department, Padma Bhushan R. Nagaswamy, passed away on January 23, 2022 in Chennai. Highlights He is survived by two sons and two daughters. His wife, Parvathi, predeceased him. Nagaswamy is known ..

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Padma Awards 2022

January 27, 2022

The Padma Awards 2022 is to be conferred to vaccine makers to semiconductor market rulers. This time, the Padma awards are being presented to a diversified list of recipients. Around 128 people are to receive the award in 2022. The ..

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