Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Awards Current Affairs 2024-25 covers all Current Affairs related to various Awards, Prize and Personalities winning them. These Current Affairs are suitable for UPSC , Civil Services, SSC, Railways, Banking, IBPS and all other competitive exams of India.

AI Kiran Initiative

April 26, 2025

AI Kiran is a national movement launched to promote women’s leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India. As the nation’s AI market is projected to reach $17 billion by 2027, the initiative aims to address the gender disparity in this ..

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Dr K Kasturirangan

April 26, 2025

Dr K Kasturirangan, a celebrated figure in India’s space exploration, passed away at the age of 84 on April 25, 2025. He was instrumental in the success of India’s first lunar mission, Chandrayaan-1, and made contributions to education policy and ..

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MacGregor Memorial Medal Awards

April 18, 2025

The MacGregor Memorial Medal is a prestigious award recognising exceptional contributions in military reconnaissance and adventure. Recently, five military personnel received this honour for their achievements in 2023 and 2024. The award ceremony took place at the United Service Institution ..

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Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair

April 16, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently commemorated Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair, a prominent nationalist and jurist. This recognition coincided with the 106th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Nair’s fearless stance against British colonial rule and his courtroom battles have left ..

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2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

April 8, 2025

The 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics has recognised 13,508 physicists from four collaborative projects at CERN. This prestigious award, often referred to as the Oscars of Science, was announced on April 5, 2025. It marks advancements in life sciences, ..

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Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana Award

April 7, 2025

The Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana is the highest civilian honour awarded by Sri Lanka. It recognises foreign leaders who have encourageed strong ties with the nation. Recently, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi received this award during his state visit ..

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Masaki Kashiwara Wins 2025 Abel Prize

March 28, 2025

The Abel Prize for mathematics was awarded to Masaki Kashiwara in 2025. The 78-year-old Japanese mathematician received this honour for his contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory. The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters recognised his work in developing ..

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Günter Blöschl Wins Stockholm Water Prize

March 22, 2025

Günter Blöschl, a renowned hydrologist, has been awarded the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize in 2025. This recognition marks his contributions to flood risk management and water resource engineering. His work has transformed the understanding of floods and their relationship with ..

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RBI Wins Digital Transformation Award

March 17, 2025

Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received the Digital Transformation Award from Central Banking in London. The award specifically acknowledges RBI’s initiatives, Sarthi and Pravaah, which have modernised its operations. About Sarthi and Pravaah Sarthi, launched in January 2023, ..

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PM Modi Receives Mauritius’ Highest Honour

March 12, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean by Mauritius. This prestigious accolade is the highest civilian honour in Mauritius. Modi is the first Indian to receive ..

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