Pulitzer Prize Context : Indian journalists Ananth R.K. and Suparna Sharma have been announced as winners of the Pulitzer Prize in the illustrated reporting and commentary category. About the Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize is considered the most prestigious award in the field of journalism in the United States. Established in 1917, the awards are administered by Columbia University and the 'Pulitzer Prize Board.' The prize is named in honor of the renowned newspaper publisher, Joseph Pulitzer. Each winner receives a certificate and a cash prize of $15,000. Additionally, the winner in the 'Public Service' category is awarded a gold medal. For the year 2025, Pulitzer Prizes were awarded in a total of 23 categories, including 15 categories in journalism and 8 categories in books, drama, and music. Current Facts India’s 18th railway zone The Ministry of Railways has created South Coast Railway (SCoR) as India’s 18th railway zone. The headquarters is at Visakhapatnam and it will be fully operational from June 1. The zone will include Guntakal, Guntur and Vijayawada divisions along with a new 410-km Visakhapatnam division. The project includes 100% electrification and redevelopment of 74 railway stations. UDGAM portal UDGAM Portal (Unclaimed Deposits – Gateway to Access InforMation) is a centralised online platform developed by the Reserve Bank of India to help the public trace unclaimed bank deposits. It enables users to search unclaimed deposits across multiple banks covered under the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund (DEA Fund). As of March 2024, 30 banks are integrated, covering about 90% of unclaimed deposits in the DEA Fund. Securities and Exchange Board of India Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was established in 1988 as a non-statutory body and became a statutory regulator in 1992 under the SEBI Act, 1992. It functions as the principal regulator of India’s…
