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Government institutes Home Minister's Special Operation Medal

June 29, 2018

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved institution of Home Minister’s Special Operation Medal. It also has instituted three more Medals- Antarik Suraksha Medal, Asadharan Aashuchan Padak, and Utkrisht & Ati-Utkrisht Seva Medal. Key Facts These medals will ..

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World Food Prize 2018 awarded to Lawrence Haddad and Dr. David Nabarro

June 26, 2018

The World Food Prize 2018 was awarded to Lawrence Haddad and Dr. David Nabarro for their individual but complementary global leadership in elevating maternal and child undernutrition within food security. The World Food Prize is most prominent global award for ..

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India Smart Cities Award 2018: Surat Smart City selected for City Award for implementation of projects

June 21, 2018

Surat smart city from Gujarat was selected for ‘City Award’ for showing great momentum in implementation of projects under India Smart Cities Awards 2018 especially in categories of urban environment, transport and mobility and sustainable integrated development. Total nine awards ..

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Dr Bindeshwar Pathak: Sulabh International founder honoured with Nikkei Asia Prize

June 14, 2018

Renowned social activist and founder of Sulabh International, Dr Bindeshwar Pathak (75) was honoured with the Japan’s prestigious Nikkei Asia Prize for his contribution to Asia’s development. He was presented with this award at 23rd Nikkei Asia Prize ceremony held ..

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Friendship Medal: China awards its first highest state honour to Russian President Vladimir Putin

June 10, 2018

China awarded its first highest state honour Friendship Medal to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The award was personally bestowed on Vladimir Putin by Chinese President Xi Jinping in grand ceremony held at Great Hall of the People in capital city ..

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Olga Tokarczuk wins Man Booker International Prize 2018

May 26, 2018

Polish author Olga Tokarczuk (56) awarded Man Booker International Prize 2018. It makes her first writer from Poland to win this prestigious English-language literary award. She won prize with English translation of her novel Flights, which charts multiple journeys in ..

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INSV Tarini team awarded Nari Shakti Puraskar 2017

May 25, 2018

India’s Navy all six women crew of INSV Tarini who completed India’s first all-women circumnavigation expedition of the globe was conferred prestigious Nari Shakti Puraskar 2017. The crew included Lt Commander Vartika Joshi, Lt Commander Swathi Patarpalli, Lt Commander Pratibha ..

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Sulabh International founder Dr Bindeshwar Pathak honoured with Nikkei Asia Prize

May 15, 2018

The founder of Sulabh International, Dr Bindeshwar Pathak was honoured with the Nikkei Asia Prize in Japan for his contribution to Asia’s development. Dr Pathak was described as Indian social reformer tackling two of his country’s biggest challenges — poor ..

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