Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

On January 5, 2025, President Joe Biden honoured 19 distinguished individuals during a ceremony at the White House. This event recognised contributions across various fields, including politics, entertainment, and sports. The honourees included prominent figures such as Hillary Clinton, philanthropist George Soros, and posthumously awarded Robert F. Kennedy. Notable personalities like Lionel Messi, Jane Goodall,…

Dr. K.S. Manilal, a revered botanist, passed away on January 1, 2025, in Thrissur, Kerala. He was 86 years old and had been unwell for some time. His remarkable contributions to botany, particularly his work on the ancient manuscript Hortus Malabaricus, have left a lasting impact on the field of plant research. Dr. Manilal’s dedication…

The government of Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency due to increase in violence. The country has experienced a surge in murders, with December alone witnessing at least 67 fatalities. This has raised the annual death toll to 623, marking the highest figure since 2013. Context of Violence Recent violence includes a…

The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed Vitul Kumar as the acting Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). This decision follows the retirement of Anish Dayal Singh. Kumar, a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, will serve in this capacity until a permanent appointment is made. Background of Vitul Kumar Vitul Kumar…

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, served from January 1977 to January 1981. He faced challenges during his presidency, including a struggling economy and the Iran hostage crisis. Despite these obstacles, he is remembered for his dedication to peace and humanitarian efforts. Early Life and Political Rise Born on October 1, 1924,…

Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, passed away in New Delhi at the age of 92. He died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences after being admitted in critical condition. Singh had been unwell for several months and lost consciousness at home before his hospitalization and despite medical efforts, he was…

Aisake Valu Eke has recently been appointed as the Prime Minister of Tonga, replacing Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, who resigned on December 9. Eke will officially assume office in February 2024 and has a notable political background, having first entered parliament in 2010. Political Career Eke was elected to parliament in 2010 as an independent candidate…

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently received the Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award for Public Leadership, presented by the South Indian Education Society (SIES), one of India’s oldest educational institutions. Jaishankar expressed his gratitude for the recognition and brought into light the influence of Maha Periyavar, particularly through the song Maithreem Bhajatham, which advocates…

Retired Supreme Court judge V. Ramasubramanian has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), announced by President Droupadi Murmu. The NHRC has also welcomed Priyank Kanoongo and Dr. Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi (Retd.) as new members. This appointment comes after the retirement of former chairperson Justice Arun Kumar Mishra.…

Renowned Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal has passed away at the age of 90. He was receiving treatment for chronic kidney disease. Throughout his illustrious career, Benegal directed numerous acclaimed films, including “Ankur,” “Nishant,” “Manthan,” and “Bhumika.” His contributions earned him multiple accolades, notably the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest honor in cinema, and 18 National…