Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Indian social activist Nikhil Dey has been honoured as the '2023 International Anti-Corruption Champion' by the US government. This recognition underscores his decades-long commitment to empowering peasants and workers and his role in exposing corruption in the delivery of government services. Nikhil Dey is the co-founder of the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS), a Rajasthan-based organization leading transparency and anti-corruption movements in India. He is the first Indian to receive this prestigious award.

Rajiv Anand has been appointed as the new Chairman of Max Life Insurance, marking a pivotal moment in the company's leadership after the outgoing Chairman, Analjit Singh, stepped down from the position and the Board of Directors.

Captain Geetika Koul, a woman army doctor, has made history by becoming the first woman medical officer deployed at Siachen, showcasing a significant step towards gender inclusivity in India's armed forces.

Amazon India was honored with the National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, recognizing the company's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Suganthy Sundararaj, Regional Head of PR at Apollo Hospitals, was honoured for her significant contributions to the PRSI and the healthcare sector at the International Public Relations Festival in New Delhi.