Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2026: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2026 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel (commonly known as the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences) to two American economists – Robert E. Hall (Stanford University) and Michael Woodford (Columbia University). They were honoured “for microeconomic […]
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2026 Nobel Peace Prize
2026 Nobel Peace Prize: South African jurist and human rights champion of Indian descent (Tamil Nadu), Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, was named the recipient of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. However, the historic announcement was immediately overshadowed by a major geopolitical development. Hours after the award was announced, the United States imposed sweeping economic sanctions on […]
2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
2026 Nobel Prize in Literature: Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy honoured her for her bold and inventive writing, which combines classical traditions with new forms of modern literature. Anne Carson Born in Toronto, Canada, in 1950, she is also a classicist and translator […]
Cool Leaders Award
Cool Leaders Award: Inaugural Cool Leaders Award was announced at the Global Cooling Pledge Assembly 2026 held in Singapore. Cool Leaders Award is a global recognition initiative launched by the UNEP Cool Coalition. It recognizes outstanding leadership in advancing sustainable cooling and protecting people from extreme heat. The first Cool Leaders are: Singapore: For leadership […]
Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024
Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024: Legendary actor Anant Nag, known for his impressive work in Hindi and Kannada cinema will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024. Dhundiraj Govind Phalke was born on April 30, 1870, in Trimbak, Maharashtra. He was a film director who is considered the father of Indian cinema. He […]
India Electric Mobility Index 2025
India Electric Mobility Index 2025: According to the index released by NITI Aayog, Delhi topped India’s states and Union territories in the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025, scoring 84. Highlights of the India Electric Mobility Index 2025: According to the index, the composite scores on performance across all 36 States and Union Territories (UTs) […]
The Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Award 2026
The Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Award 2026: Shri Kishor Makwana, Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), was conferred the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Award 2026 during the 16th Sansad Ratna Awards ceremony in New Delhi.A distinguished civil society recognition instituted under the aegis of the Sansad Ratna Awards […]
The UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026
The UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026: UNESCO presented the 2026 International Literacy Prizes during the International Literacy Day global celebrations held in Chiapas, Mexico, under the theme Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity.The premier global awards honoring excellence, innovation, and measurable impact in advancing foundational and functional literacy worldwide. Each laureate receives a cash […]
Ramon Magsaysay Award 2026
Ramon Magsaysay Award 2026: Singaporean lawyer and diplomat Tommy Koh, Myanmar activist Bo Kyi and Bangladeshi social worker Runa Khan have been named winners of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Awards. Ramon Magsaysay Award is Asia’s premier prize and highest honor, celebrates greatness of spirit and transformative leadership in Asia. It was first given in 1958 […]
National Sports Awards
National Sports Awards: The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2025. The National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. Ministry: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Arjuna Award is given for good performance over a period of the previous four years and for […]
