Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Exercise : Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
  • Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
656.
Which healthcare facility recently claimed the top position in the 'Best Multi-specialty Hospital Emerging' category by The Week-Hansa Research 2023?
Fortis Healthcare
Apollo Hospitals
Max Healthcare
Aster Medcity
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Aster Medcity, situated in Kochi, Kerala, and a unit of Aster DM Healthcare, achieved the No.1 ranking in the 'Best Multi-specialty Hospital Emerging' category by The Week-Hansa Research 2023, reaffirming its dedication to providing quality healthcare services.

657.
Which Maharatna PSU secured two silver awards at the Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence in Technology Awards 2023?
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC)
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Thermal Power Corporation(NTPC), a Maharatna PSU, secured two silver awards at the Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence in Technology Awards 2023, making it the sole PSU in India to achieve this recognition.

658.
Who received the Visionary Leader Icon Award of the Year 2023 from AASRAA at the 5th National Summit in New Delhi?
Irfan Razack
Srinivas Naik Dharavath
Gaurav Pandey
Kushal Pal Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr. Srinivas Naik Dharavath, Chairman of Real Vision Homes Pvt Ltd, was honoured with the Visionary Leader Icon Award of the Year 2023 by AASRAA at the 5th National Summit in New Delhi.

659.
Who has been recognized as the Rising Star of the Year among women by the United World Wrestling (UWW)?
Bajrang Punia
Antim Panghal
Geeta Phogat
Sakshi Malik
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Antim Panghal, the 19-year-old wrestler competing in the 53 kg category, has been named the UWW Rising Star of the Year for her outstanding season, surpassing even senior stalwart Vinesh Phogat in the same weight class.

660.
Who has been honoured with the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Nyholm Prize for Education for outstanding contributions to chemistry education?
Dr. Rahul Sharma
Prof. Anita Rao
Dr. Mahesh Patel
Prof. Savita Ladage
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Professor Savita Ladage, from Mumbai’s Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, has been awarded the prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry’s Nyholm Prize for Education for her remarkable contributions to chemistry education in India.