Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) received the ISAR Honours 2023 from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) for its contribution to sustainability reporting. The award was given in recognition of ICAI's efforts to promote sustainable practices in India and align with international standards.

The Indian Army won the gold medal in the Cambrian Patrol Competition 2023 International Military Exercise, which was held in Wales, UK. A team from 3/5 Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) represented the Indian Army at the prestigious event.

Michael Douglas will be conferred with the Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award at the 54th International Film Festival in Goa, recognizing his significant contributions to the world of cinema. He has won numerous awards, including two Academy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. He is also known for his iconic roles in films such as "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Fatal Attraction," and "Wall Street."

Uttar Pradesh received the third prize for its remarkable achievements in implementing Telemanas, a tele-technology-based mental health and counselling service. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, presented this award, which was accepted by Dr. Pinky Joval, the Mission Director of the National Health Mission in Uttar Pradesh.

Tamil writer Sivasankari was awarded the Saraswati Samman in 2022 for her memoirs, "Surya Vamsam".