Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Poet-critic Sukrita Paul Kumar has been named as the sixth recipient of the Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize for her book "Salt & Pepper: Selected Poems."

Bengaluru Airport's Terminal 2 (T2) has garnered international acclaim for its stunning design and architecture, earning a prestigious spot among UNESCO's 'Most Beautiful Airports' in the Prix Versailles 2023. This recognition highlights the terminal's unique blend of aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability, setting a benchmark for airport design worldwide.

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. (CGCEL) was honoured with the National Energy Conservation Award 2023, recognizing its commitment to energy-efficient innovations. Sachin Phartiyal, Business Head, accepted the award on behalf of the company.

Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director of IREDA, received the "CMD of the Year" award at the 13th PSE Excellence Awards for his exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the growth of the company in the Renewable Energy sector.

Poonam Khetrapal Singh is the first Indian elected Regional Director of WHO’s South-East Asia Region. Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh received the NOM Gold Medal in Bhutan for her outstanding contributions to public healthcare services in the country.