Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua was crowned Miss Universe 2023, making history as the first Nicaraguan woman to win the prestigious title.

She-Guard, the Pakistan-based cleantech startup, secured victory at the 'ClimateLaunchpad Asia-Pacific' finals by presenting their innovative biodegradable and plastic-free sanitary product. Their mission involves transforming banana crop waste into affordable, eco-friendly sanitary napkins, addressing climate change, public health, and solid waste management challenges in Pakistan.

Suresh Ishwar Wadkar, the esteemed playback singer and National Award winner has been chosen by the Maharashtra government to receive the 'Gansamragini Lata Mangeshkar Award' for 2023. This recognition is for his remarkable contribution to the world of music.

Falguni Shah, the Grammy Award-winning Indian vocalist and songwriter, has been nominated for Best Global Music Performance for her song "Abundance in Millets" at the 2024 Grammy Awards. The song highlights the potential of millets in addressing world hunger, and Falguni Shah is recognized for her advocacy of millet cultivation and consumption.

Apolinaris D'Souza, a renowned Konkani singer, lyricist, and composer, was awarded the 19th 'Kalakar Puraskar' for their significant contributions to Konkani music. The award ceremony took place on November 5, 2023, during a public event held at Kalaangann, Mangaluru.