Awards, Honours & Persons in News Current Affairs MCQs

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The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, has invited nominations for the National Youth Award (NYA) 2024. The award is sponsored by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. The award is given to Indian youth for their outstanding work in social service and national development. The eligible age group for the award is between 15 and 29 years. The award is given in two categories: Individual and Organisation, with a maximum of 20 individual awards and 5 organisation awards each year. Prize money for individuals includes a medal, a certificate, and ₹1,00,000, while voluntary youth organisations receive a medal, a certificate, and ₹3,00,000.

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Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) won the ‘Best State Tourism Board’ Award at the India Travel Awards 2025 in New Delhi. The award was presented by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat for excellence in innovation, sustainable growth, and tourism leadership. Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) initiatives include eco-tourism circuits, community homestays, adventure tourism, and hospitality upgrades. The award strengthens Madhya Pradesh’s identity as the “Heart of Incredible India.”

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The Government of India announced that Shri Mohanlal will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2023. The award is the highest recognition in Indian cinema for outstanding contribution. The presentation will take place at the 71st National Film Awards on 23rd September 2025. Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair, born 21 May 1960 in Kerala, is an acclaimed actor, producer, and playback singer, primarily in Malayalam cinema. He is known as “The Complete Actor” with over 360 films and landmark performances in Kireedam, Bharatham, Vanaprastham, and Drishyam. Recipient of five National Film Awards, multiple Kerala State Film Awards, Padma Shri (2001), and Padma Bhushan (2019).

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The Tamil Nadu government announced the Kalaimamani Awards for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023. The Kalaimamani Awards are the highest civilian honour in Tamil Nadu. They are presented by the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram, a unit of the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Tamil Nadu. Awards cover categories such as vocal music, Thevaram recital, mridangam, harmonium, nadaswaram, thavil, religious discourse, Bharatanatyam teaching, drama, folk singing, Valli Oyil Kummi, small screen acting, and painting.

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Bidar district (Karnataka) won the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Award under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign. Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) initiative was launched in 2024 by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The initiative aims to enhance water recharge through rainwater harvesting, aquifer recharge, borewell recharge, and recharge shafts. The objective is to conserve every drop of water using a whole-of-society and whole-of-government approach.

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Senior Advocate R. Venkataramani was re-appointed as Attorney General (AG) of India on September 26, 2025 for two years, effective October 1, 2025. His present three-year term ends on September 30, 2025. He had succeeded K.K. Venugopal as AG on September 30, 2022. The Attorney General is a constitutional post appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Union Government. The Attorney General can appear in any court of India and advises the government on complex legal matters. His expertise covers constitutional law, indirect taxes, human rights, civil, criminal, consumer, and service laws.

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Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department won the Global Tourism Award 2025 for its initiatives to promote the State as a top tourist destination. The award was received by tourism consultant Nishitha Goyal at a function in New Delhi. The department implemented a new tourism policy and guided investors in developing tourist destinations. It contributed to building an eco-friendly capital city and boosting the State’s economy. It created employment opportunities and mobilised the private sector through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models.

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Padma Vibhushan vocalist Pandit Chhannulal Mishra passed away on 2nd October 2025 at the age of 89. He was a doyen of Hindustani classical music, known for Khayal, Thumri, Dadra, Chaiti, Kajri, and Bhajan styles. He was born in Azamgarh in 1936. He trained under his father Badri Prasad Mishra, Ustad Abdul Ghani Khan of Kirana gharana, and Thakur Jaidev Singh. He was an exponent of the Banaras gharana and the Purab Ang tradition of Thumri. He received Padma Bhushan in 2010 and Padma Vibhushan in 2020.

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India’s social security coverage expanded from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, covering over 940 million citizens. This achievement was recognized by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). India received the International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award 2025 for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Social Security’ at World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. India now holds 30 votes in ISSA General Assembly, the highest share globally. The award highlights India’s vision of inclusive and universal social protection under Antyodaya principles.

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Veteran journalist Harinder Baweja released her memoir “They Will Shoot You, Madam: My Life Through Conflict” on October 1, 2025, in Delhi. The memoir details over 40 years of fearless conflict reporting from regions like Kashmir, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Major assignments covered include Operation Blue Star, 26/11 Mumbai attacks, and an interview with Chhota Rajan. The launch was attended by Captain Amarinder Singh, Omar Abdullah, and Rajdeep Sardesai. Speakers praised her bold journalism and its vital role in democracy. The book highlights the challenges and risks of reporting from conflict zones.