Current Context: Dr. R. Arthur James, Professor and Chair of the Department of Marine Science at Bharathidasan University, has been honoured with the Tamil Nadu Scientist Award (TANSA) 2022 in Environmental Science. ABOUT TANSA Awards Instituted by: Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology Nature: Annual awards to encourage innovation and research Purpose: Recognize excellence across scientific disciplines Inspire young researchers in science and technology Significance: One of the highest recognitions for scientists in Tamil NaduRead More

Current Context: Veteran journalist Amshi Prasannakumar from Mysuru has been awarded the Hombale Samhita Harinikumar Alumni Krishi Media Award – 2025 for his contributions to agricultural journalism. ABOUT Krishi Media Award Instituted By: Alumni Association of University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore. Objective: Encourage quality agricultural journalism. Promote farmer awareness through media. Inspire young journalists to cover rural and farming issues. Venue & Date: Award to be presented on October 11, 2025 at Veterinary College Campus, Hebbal, Bengaluru.Read More

Current Context: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Geoscience Awards 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, honouring 20 scientists for excellence in mineral exploration, geophysics, and applied geosciences. ABOUT National Geoscience Awards Established: 1966 by Ministry of Mines. Formerly Known As: National Mineral Awards (till 2009). Objective: To recognise individuals and teams for outstanding contributions in geosciences, mineral discovery, mining technology, and applied geosciences. Eligibility: Any Indian citizen with significant contributions in geosciences. Categories: National Geoscience Award for Lifetime Achievement National Geoscience Award National Young Geoscientist Award Key Recipients – 2024 Lifetime Achievement: Prof. Shyam Sundar Rai (Seismological studies in....Read More

Current Context: The President of India will confer the prestigious National Geoscience Awards 2024 at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi. ABOUT National Geoscience Awards Established: 1966 by the Ministry of Mines. Former Name: Known as National Mineral Awards until 2009. Objective: To honour individuals and teams for extraordinary achievements in geosciences such as mineral discovery, mining technology, mineral beneficiation, and applied geosciences. Eligibility: Any Indian citizen with significant contribution in geosciences. Award Categories: National Geoscience Award for Lifetime Achievement National Geoscience Award National Young Geoscientist Award 2024 Awards: Total 12 awards (09 individual + 03 team).Read More

Current Context : The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) awarded the 2025 Young Champions of the Earth Prize to three entrepreneurs from India, Kenya, and the United States for innovative environmental solutions. ABOUT the Prize Established: 2017; relaunched in 2025 with Planet A. Eligibility: Individuals under 30 years. Award: $20,000 seed funding, mentoring, and global platform support. Winners 2025: India – Jinali Mody: Banofi Leather (eco-friendly leather from banana waste). Kenya – Joseph Nguthiru: HyaPak (converts invasive water hyacinth into packaging). USA – Noemi Florea: Cycleau (compact greywater-to-drinking water reuse system). ABOUT UNEP Founded: 1972. Role: Leading global voice on environment;....Read More

Current Context : At the 28th National Conference on e-Governance held on 22 September 2025 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, several Gram Panchayats were honoured with the National e-Governance Awards 2025 for their digital innovations in citizen services. The awards were presented by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in the PMO.  ABOUT THE AWARDS Theme : “Viksit Bharat: Civil Service and Digital Transformation”. Process : Over 45 lakh entries were evaluated in a multi-tier selection process. Award Benefits : Gold Award winners received ₹10 lakh, while Silver Award winners received ₹5 lakh, along with trophy and certificate.   AWARD-WINNING GRAM....Read More

CURRENT CONTEXT : Malayalam superstar Mohanlal will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 at the 71st National Film Awards on 23 September 2025. ABOUT MOHANLAL Career spans 4 decades, debut Thiranottam (1978) Acted in 400+ films, including Kireedam, Bharatham, Manichithrathazhu, Drishyam Awards: Padma Shri (2001), Padma Bhushan (2019) 5 National Film Awards (2 Best Actor, Jury Awards, Best Film as producer) 9 Kerala State Awards ABOUT THE AWARD Instituted in 1969, named after Dadasaheb Phalke (Father of Indian cinema) Includes: Swarna Kamal medallion, shawl, and ₹10 lakh First winner: Devika Rani Recent winners: Mithun Chakraborty (2022), Waheeda Rehman (2021), Asha....Read More

Current Context: Bharat Forge CMD Baba Kalyani was awarded the Holley Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for his outstanding contributions to engineering innovation and strengthening resilient global supply chains. ABOUT THE HOLLEY MEDAL Established by: ASME in 1924 Purpose: To honour individuals or teams for exceptional engineering achievements that provide public benefit Awarded for: Unique engineering acts Noteworthy contributions to address major technical or societal challenges Engineering solutions creating timely public benefit SIGNIFICANCE Recognises Indian innovation in advanced manufacturing and strategic industrial development Places Baba Kalyani among a select global group of innovators celebrated for engineering....Read More

Current Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has announced the Swachh Vayu Sarveshan Award 2025, recognizing the best-performing cities under the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2025, conducted across 130 cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). ABOUT SWACHH VAYU SARVESHHAN AWARD 2025 Population Categories: Category 1: Cities with Population > 10 lakh Category 2: Cities with Population 3–10 lakh Category 3: Cities with Population < 3 lakh Awarded Cities (Total: 11 out of 130 NCAP cities) Category 1 (>10 lakh): 1st: Indore, 2nd: Jabalpur, 3rd: Agra & Surat Category 2 (3–10 lakh): 1st: Amravati, 2nd: Jhansi &....Read More

CURRENT CONTEXT : An Indian non-profit organisation, Foundation to Educate Girls Globally (Educate Girls), has been named a 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee.  ABOUT FOUNDATION TO EDUCATE GIRLS GLOBALLY Founded: 2007 by Safeena Husain Mission: “One girl at a time” – ensuring girls’ education in rural, disadvantaged areas. Initiatives: Development Impact Bond (2015) – world’s first in education, benefiting 2 million girls in 30,000 villages. Pragati Open Schooling Program – helps women aged 15–29 continue education (expanded from 300 to 31,500 participants). ABOUT RAMON MAGSAYSAY AWARD Established: 1958 (named after former Philippines President Ramon Magsaysay) Objective: Honors individuals/organizations showing transformative leadership,....Read More