Current Affair Category: Awards

Why in News ?  Victor Ambros, a researcher at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, and Gary Ruvkun, a molecular biologist at the University of Massachusetts Hospital and a professor at Harvard University Medical School, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine after discovering microRNA . The microRNA heavily involves  in cell function. MicroRNA […]

Why in News ? The government will set up a ‘golden city club’ to give more states a change to rank top among those with the cleanest cities. Indore won the title of India’s cleanest city for the seventh consecutive year in 2023. The government also aims to clean 200,000 difficult and dirty spots during […]

Philanthropist and art collector Kiran Nadar was recently conferred “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur” (Knight of the Legion of Honour) by French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain. She was awarded for her contributions in the field of art, her commitment to providing greater access to culture both nationally and internationally.

At 16th annual conference of UNESCO Creative Cities Network, Mayor Beena Philip and Corporation Secretary K.U. Bini represent city Kozhikode became part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) as the city was awarded the title of ‘City of Literature’ at the 16th annual conference of the network that began at Braga in Portugal on […]

Why in News? The 2024 Kavli Prize was recently announced. Eight winners were awarded for their contributions to astrophysics, neuroscience, and nanoscience. The Kavli Prize is named after Norwegian-American businessman and philanthropist Fred Kavli. About Fred Kavli: The Kavli Prize is awarded in honour of Norwegian-American businessman and philanthropist Fred Kavli (1927-2013). Born in Erejsford, […]

Poet and playwright Siddhalinga Pattanashetti has been chosen for the prestigious Gudleppa Hallikeri Award for 2024 by the Gudleppa Hallikeri Memorial Foundation. About Guldeppa Hallikeri: Indian freedom fighter Gudleppa Hallikeri (1906–1972) was a native of Hosaritti, in the Haveri district of the state of Karnataka. In Hosaritti, he founded the Gandhi Grameena Gurukul, a residential […]

Why in News ? Major Radhika Sen, an Indian military peacekeeper who served with the United Nations (UN) mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will be honoured with the 2023 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Sen is the second Indian to win this award since its inception in 2016. About Major […]

The Turing Test is a method of inquiry in artificial intelligence (AI) for determining whether or not a computer is capable of thinking like a human being. The test is named after Alan Turing, the founder of the Turing Test and an English computer scientist, cryptanalyst, mathematician and theoretical biologist. During the test, one of […]

The 96th Academy Awards, colloquially known as the Oscars, took place on Monday (March 11), marking another grand celebration of cinematic excellence. Renowned as the pinnacle of recognition in the film industry, the Oscars derive their name from their status as peer-voted honors, bestowed by the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. However, […]

Introduction: Unraveling the Enigma of the Oscars The Oscars, also known as the Academy Awards, have entrenched themselves as the premier accolades in the film industry, captivating audiences worldwide. With the recent 96th Academy Awards ceremony crowning “Oppenheimer” and talents like Cillian Murphy and Emma Stone, the fervor surrounding the event remains palpable. But what […]