Sania Mirza recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna 2015

Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has recommended name of Indian Tennis legend Sania Mirza for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award 2015. In this regard Union Sports Minister Sarbanada Sonowal forwarded Sania’s name for the highest honour given ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015

Cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin presented with Arjuna Award

Union Government has conferred Arjuna Award on Indian cricket team off-spinner bowler Ravichandran Ashwin. With this Ashwin became 48th cricketer to receive the prestigious award. He was presented with award by Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at a special function ..

Jorge Sampaio, Helena Ndume awarded with inaugural Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize

Jorge Sampaio and Helena Ndume have been awarded with the inaugural Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize. The award was bestowed upon them as part of the annual commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day (observed every year on 18 July). Jorge Sampaio: ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015

BEL bags Dun Bradstreet's India’s Top PSUs Awards 2015

The Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) became the front runner in the Dun & Bradstreet’s ‘India’s Top PSUs Awards 2015 in the category of electrical and electronic equipment sector. The award was received by Chairman and Managing Director of ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015

Naomi Klein wins 2015 American Book Award

Noted Canadian author Naomi Klein has won the 36th edition of American Book Award 2015. She has won this award for her environmental work This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate published in 2014. Apart from her, 14 others also ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015

Kerala Tourism’s Muziris Heritage Project wins 2015 PATA Award

Kerala Tourism has won 2015 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) award in the ‘Heritage & Culture’ category for its Muziris Heritage Project. The award bestowed in recognition project efforts which aim at restoring and conservation of historical and cultural significance ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015

Indian-origin doctor Shiv Pande receives honorary fellowship in UK

Shiv Pande, an Indian origin doctor has been award with honorary fellowship by prestigious University of Central Lancashire of United Kingdom. He was award with this fellowship in recognition of his contribution to the community as a general practitioner and ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015

Indian-American woman Sunita Viswanath honoured with Champion of Change

Sunita Viswanath, an Indian-American woman has been with Champion of Change award by the White House of United States. She is among the 12 other recipients who have been honoured with this award for their continuous efforts towards climate change. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015

Krishnapatnam Port receives Golden Peacock award for environment management

Krishnapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh has been awarded Golden Peacock environment management award for its achievements and initiatives in the field of environment. The award was presented during the 17th World Congress on Environment Management to C Sasidhar, Managing Director ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015

Noted artist Sayed Haider Raza conferred with France’s de la Lgion dHonneur

Noted artist Sayed Haider Raza was conferred with highest French Civilian Award Commandeur de la Lgion dHonneur (the Legion of Honour). Raza was bestowed with this award for his peerless achievements in transcending all boundaries, forging ties between France and ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015