Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Sports is the category in which Vaibhav Suryavanshi was honoured with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, reflecting his extraordinary accomplishments in cricket at just 14 years of age. The award recognises children between 5 and 18 years who demonstrate excellence and outstanding performance in various fields. Vaibhav’s achievements span domestic cricket, Under-19 tournaments, and the Indian Premier League, where he set multiple age-related and performance records. By recognising him in the Sports category, the award highlights India’s focus on nurturing young athletic talent and celebrating early excellence in competitive sports.