Tag: Awards and Honour

Awards and Honour World Tourism Day- November 27 World Tourism Day is observed on 27 November every year to promote the importance of tourism across the world and to make people aware of the fun and joy associated with travel The day was first observed in  1979 by the World Tourism Organization. Theme 2023: “Tourism and Green Investments”. Defence, National Security and Terrorism Three anti-submarine warfare ships launched The first three of a series of eight anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts being built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd. for the Navy were launched. The ships were named INS Mahe, INS Malvan and INS Mangrol World Summits and Organisation Day One of COP-28 summit COP 28 Summit is being held in Dubai from 30 November until 12 December 2023. The Loss and Damage Fund was cleared on day one of COP28 summit. The Fund is meant to compensate countries dealing with effects of climate change and gets commitments of nearly $250 million. All developing countries are eligible to apply for the Fund and every country has been ‘invited’ to contribute to it  

Awards and Honour Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 American actor and producer Michael Douglas was presented the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 at the closing ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India(IFFI) held in Goa. The award was first given in 1999 Appointments SC panel submits report on Manipur victims Supreme Court appoint an all-women committee of three former High Court judges of Justices Gita Mittal (Head), Shalini Phansalkar Joshi and Asha Menon to monitor relief work, rehabilitation, compensation and healing of violence-hit Manipur. The committee recently submitted its report to the court.  

Awards and Honour Ballon d’Or 2023 The 2023 Ballon d'Or is the 67th annual ceremony of the Ballon d'Or, presented by the French magazine ‘France Football’. The award recognising the best footballers in the world in the 2022–23 season. Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d’Or award in 2023. Spain’s Aitana Bonmati won the Women’s Ballon d’Or. Note First award - Stanley Matthews (1956) The most number of Ballon d’Or was received by Lionel Messi (8 awards) followed by Cristiano Ronaldo with 5 awards.

Awards and Honour Guidance Tamil Nadu bags UN Promotion Award 2023 Guidance Tamil Nadu has received the prestigious United Nations Promotion Award 2023 for Excellence in Investment Promotion at the 8th World Investment Forum held in Abu Dhabi recently. It received the award for excellence in scaling up energy transition investments. About Guidance TN Formation – 1992 Guidance TN - Nodal agency for investment promotion and single window facilitation under the Department of Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce. 69th National Film Awards President Droupadi Murmu gave away the national film awards for 2021 under various categories at the 69th edition of the ceremony at New Delhi. Feature and non-feature films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021, were eligible for National Film Awards 2021. List of winners at the 69th National Film Awards: Best Feature Film: Rocketry Best Director: Nikhil Mahajan, Godavari Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: RRR Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration: The Kashmir Files Best Actor: Allu Arjun, Pushpa Best Actress: Alia Bhatt, Gangubai Kathiawadi and Kriti Sanon, Mimi Best Music Director (Songs): Devi Sri Prasad, Pushpa Best Music Direction (Background Music): MM Keeravaani, RRR Best Male Playback Singer: Kaala Bhairava, RRR Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal, Iravin Nizhal Best Hindi Film: Sardar Udham Best Tamil Film: Kadaisi Vivasayi Best Children’s Film: Gandhi and Co Special Jury Award: Shershaah, Vishnuvardhan Special Mention (Non-feature film): Srikanth Deva, Karuvarai. Best Educational Film: Sirpigalin Sirpangal Dada Saheb Phalke Award – Waheeda Rehman. About National Film Awards First awarded - 10 October 1954 Awarded for - Excellence in cinematic achievements for Indian cinema Presented by - Directorate of Film Festivals Director - Senthil Rajan Appointments Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations Arindam Bagchi…

Important Days International Day of Non-violence – October 2 The birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi is observed as the International Day of Non-violence. The day was established on 15 June 2007 by United Nations General Assembly resolution. Theme 2023 – “Embrace Diversity, Unite around Common Humanity to Overcome Rising Tensions, Create More Peaceful World” Awards and Honour National Service Scheme Awards for the year 2021-2022 The President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented the National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards for the year 2021-2022 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The award was given to 52 persons to recognize their outstanding contributions towards voluntary community social service. It was awarded under 3 different categories - University/ +2 Council, NSS Units and their Programme Officers and NSS Volunteers. About NSS Awards Instituted by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Presented every year to the NSS Volunteers, Programme Officers, NSS Units and the Universities/+2 Councils to recognize their voluntary service. About National Service Scheme (NSS) Launch – 24th September, 1969 Director– Pankaj Kumar Singh Headquarters – New Delhi.

Books and Author Saurabh Kirpal’s book was launched Saurabh Kirpal a senior:  Advocate has recently launched his book, ‘Fifteen Judgments: Cases that Shaped India’s Financial Landscape’. The book maps out 15 judgments of the Supreme Court which had a far-reaching impact on the financial topography of the country. Awards and Honour Tamizh Semmal Award announced Tamil Orator and speaker Mr. Shanmugavadivel (86) has been selected for the Tamizh Chemmal Award by Tamil Development and Information Department of Government of Tamil Nadu. Awards and Honour Radhakrishnan Award of Chennai Kamban Kazhagam Nattramil Nallasaan Award of Tamil Writers Association Muthamiz Murasu Award of Children Poetry Association. Notable Works  Tamizh Vazhartha Saandrorgal (தமிழ் வளர்த்த சான்றோர்கள்) Elangovadigal in 21st century (21-ஆம் ஆண்டு நூற்றாண்டில் இளங்கோவடிகள்) Vaai Vittu Sirikkirar Valluvar (வாய்விட்டு சிரிக்கிறார் வள்ளுவர்) Thirukkural kathai amudham (திருக்குறள் கதை அமுதம்) Sevinugar suvaigal (செவிநுகர் சுவைகள்) Glory of the woman in the great Purana (பெரிய புராணத்தில் பெண்ணின் பெருமை) Kurundogai Nalam (குறுந்தொகை நலம்)

Defence, National Security and Terrorism Exercise Garuda Shakti (8th Edition) 2022 The 8th edition of the India-Indonesia bilateral joint training exercise “Garuda Shakti” began at the Sangga Buana training centre in Karawang, West Java, Indonesia. Garuda Shakti 2022 is a part of military-to-military exchange programs. Note The first edition of Exercise Garuda Shakti was conducted in 2012 in India. About Indonesia Capital - Jakarta Currency - Indonesian rupiah President - Joko Widodo Awards and Honour  Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar Award 2022 The Tamil Writer Annamalai has been selected for the Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar Award 2022 by the Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Prathishtana (Trust), Kuppali, Karnataka.  The national award was instituted in memory of the late poet laureate Kuvempu of Kannada Literature Since 2013, the memorial foundation named after him has been honoring the best writers in each language with the Rashtriya Puraskar National Award. The award carries a cash award of ₹5 lakh, a silver medal and a citation. About Annamalai Annamalai writes under the pen name Imayam. He has authored seven novels, six short story collections and a novella. He has brought new sensibilities to his writings in Tamil. His debut novel 'Koveru Kazhudaigal’ has been translated into English, French and and many other Indian languages. About Kuvempu First Kannada writer to receive the Jnanpith Award in 1967. Rashtrakavi ("National Poet") in 1964. Karnataka Ratna in 1992. Padma Vibhushan in 1988. He penned the Karnataka State Anthem Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate.