Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

The Ministry of Power, Government of India, received the Special Appreciation Medal for Excellence in Display at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2023, held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Irish author Paul Lynch clinched the 2023 Booker Prize for his fifth novel 'Prophet Song,' triumphing over London-based Indian-origin author Chetna Maroo's debut work "Western Lane." The ceremony in London celebrated Lynch's exploration of unrest in Western democracies and their indifference to disasters like the implosion of Syria.

REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, was honoured with the "Best Employer for Policies in Diversity & Inclusion" Award at the 4th Diversity & Inclusion Excellence Awards organized by Assocham. Shri TSC Bosh, Executive Director of REC, accepted the award, highlighting REC's steadfast commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within its workforce.

NHPC Limited, the prominent hydropower company in India, was awarded the second prize in the 'Annual Report' category at the 'PRSI National Awards 2023.' This recognition, received during the International Public Relations Festival in New Delhi, acknowledges NHPC's exceptional quality, layout, and design of its Annual Report for the fiscal year 2022-23.

Ishwak Singh was honoured with the Best Actor award at the Stars Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) for his outstanding performance in the film 'Berlin,' showcasing his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft.