News: President inaugurated Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Vijay Diwas, displaying portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees. About Param Vir Chakra Award The Param Vir Chakra is India’s highest military decoration for the most exceptional acts of valour, courage, and self-sacrifice during war. Introduced on: It was introduced on January 26,… Continue reading Param Vir Chakra Award
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ICTP Prize 2025
News: The ICTP announced the 2025 ICTP Prize to Indian Assistant Professor Titas Chanda of IIT-Madras and Sthitadhi Roy of ICTS Bengaluru. About ICTP Prize 2025 The ICTP Prize 2025 has been awarded for outstanding theoretical research in quantum many-body systems. Winners: The ICTP Prize 2025 was awarded to Titas Chanda, Assistant Professor at IIT-Madras.… Continue reading ICTP Prize 2025
SDAT Squash World Cup 2025
News: The Indian Squash Team won its first‑ever World Cup title at the SDAT Squash World Cup 2025. About SDAT Squash World Cup 2025 Organized by: World Squash Federation (WSF) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Winner: India Runner up: Hong Kong, China India becomes the first Asian country to win the SDAT Squash World Cup. India… Continue reading SDAT Squash World Cup 2025
Winter Olympics 2026
News: The Olympic flame was lit at Italy’s presidential palace and began its nationwide relay for the 2026 Winter Games. About Winter Olympics 2026 The 2026 Winter Olympics, formally the 25th edition of the Winter Olympic Games and widely referred to as Milano Cortina 2026. Hosted by: It is going to be held in northern… Continue reading Winter Olympics 2026
Paulos Mar Gregorios Award
News: Dr Tessy Thomas has been honoured with the prestigious Paulos Mar Gregorios Award 2025 for her significant achievements in missile development and her impactful work in promoting women’s empowerment. About Paulos Mar Gregorios Award Instituted by: Sophia Society of the Malankara (Indian) Orthodox Church Purpose: The purpose of the award is to acknowledge service… Continue reading Paulos Mar Gregorios Award
Asian Youth Games 2025
News: The Asian Youth Games 2025, officially the 3rd edition of the event, is underway in Manama, Bahrain, from October 22 to 31, 2025. About Asian Youth Games It was initiated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to support athletes aged 14–18 years. It serves as a pathway to the Youth Olympic Games and… Continue reading Asian Youth Games 2025
Blind Women’s T20 World Cup 2025
News: Indian Women’s blind cricket team have created history winning the first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind in Colombo. About Blind Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 The T20 Cricket for the Blind Women’s World Cup is a pioneering initiative that champions inclusivity, empowerment, and sporting excellence. 2025 edition: The Blind Women’s T20 World… Continue reading Blind Women’s T20 World Cup 2025
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024
News: Michelle Bachelet received the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize (2024) for Peace, at a ceremony held on November 20, 2025. About Indira Gandhi Peace Prize It is an annual award given to individuals or organisations that promote global peace, disarmament and development. It is also known as the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and… Continue reading Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024
National Gopal Ratna Awards 2025
News: The National Gopal Ratna Awards 2025 are in news as the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying announced the winners. About National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) The National Gopal Ratna Awards are the highest national honours in India’s livestock and dairy sector across three award categories. They recognize excellence among dairy farmers, cooperatives and… Continue reading National Gopal Ratna Awards 2025
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards 2025
News: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has announced the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards 2025 for outstanding performers under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign. About Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards 2025 These Awards are given for outstanding performers under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari 1.0 (JSJB) initiative, a flagship community-driven… Continue reading Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards 2025
