Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Dr. Hemachandran Ravikumar received the Karmaveer Chakra Medal and Rex Karmaveer Global Fellowship in a ceremony held in New Delhi for his outstanding contributions to Physical and bio-science and Microbiological Studies.

Kabir Bedi received Italy’s highest civilian honour, the “Order of Merit of the Italian Republic,” in recognition of his unconditional commitment and passionate dedication to Italy, showcasing the nation’s appreciation for outstanding contributions to society.

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.