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By admin: June 15, 2023

1. RBI chief Shaktikanta Das named 'Governor of the Year' at Central Banking Awards in London

Tags: Economy/Finance Awards

Governor-of-the-YearReserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das was named 'Governor of the Year' at the Central Banking Awards in London.

An Overview of the News

  • The award is presented by Central Banking, a leading organisation that covers matters related to central banks and financial regulators globally.

  • The Central Banking Awards 2023 announced the winners at the end of March, the National Bank of Ukraine received the title of Central Bank of the Year.

  • Shaktikanta Das, representing the Reserve Bank of India, was honoured with the Governor of the Year award at the event.

About Reserve Bank of India

  • The RBI was established on April 1, 1935, as per the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

  • The central office of the Reserve Bank was established in Kolkata which was permanently shifted to Mumbai in the year 1937.

  • It was nationalised in 1949 and now the Government of India owns the RBI.

  • It has the power to regulate banks under the Banking Regulation Act 1949.

  • It has the power to regulate Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) under the RBI Act 1934.

  • RBI is also the regulator of digital payment systems under the Payment and Settlement Act 2007.

Headquarters of RBI: Mumbai

RBI Governor: Shaktikanta Das

By admin: June 15, 2023

2. 5 buildings and structures from Telangana selected for International Green Apple Awards

Tags: Awards State News

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Five buildings and structures from Telangana have been selected to receive the 'International Green Apple Awards for Beautiful Buildings' in the Urban and Real Estate Sector category. 

An overview of the news

  • These awards are presented by 'The Green Organisation,' an independent non-profit organization based in London.

  • This is the first time any building or structure in India has received these prestigious awards and all five nominated structures from Telangana have been recognised.

Selected buildings and constructions from Telangana

  1. Mozzam-Jahi Market (Heritage category)

  • This building has been acknowledged for its exceptional restoration and re-use. 

  • The market holds historical significance and has been beautifully preserved and adapted for contemporary use.

  1. Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge (Bridge category)

  • The unique design of this cable bridge has earned it recognition. 

  • It showcases innovative engineering and adds to the aesthetic appeal of the surrounding area.

  1. B R Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat Building (Aesthetically designed office and workspace building category)

  • This building stands out for its architectural beauty and well-thought-out design. 

  • It provides an efficient and visually appealing workspace for government officials.

  1. Integrated Command Control Centre of Telangana Police (Unique office category)

  • This structure has been acknowledged for its uniqueness and functionality as a command and control center. 

  • It incorporates advanced technology and serves as a hub for monitoring and managing various operations of the Telangana Police.

  1. Yadadri Temple (Excellent religious structures category)

  • The temple, dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, has been recognized for its excellence in religious architecture. 

  • It showcases intricate craftsmanship and devotion to detail.

About Green Organization

  • The Green Organization, founded in 1994 in London, is an independent non-profit organization that focuses on acknowledging, rewarding, and promoting environmental best practices globally. 

  • Since 2016, they have been organizing the annual 'Green Apple Awards' in London, UK. 

  • These awards aim to recognize and appreciate businesses, local authorities, and communities that demonstrate outstanding efforts in environmental sustainability. 

  • One of the categories within these awards is the "International Beautiful Buildings Green Apple Awards," which specifically honors buildings that have a positive and visually appealing impact on their surroundings, among other criteria.

  • The Green Apple Awards play a significant role in recognizing and encouraging environmentally responsible construction and design practices.

By admin: June 14, 2023

3. Advocate Lalitha Natarajan wins America's Iqbal Masih Award

Tags: Awards

Lalitha-Natarajan-wins-America's-Iqbal-Masih-AwardChennai-based advocate and activist Lalitha Natarajan won the 2023 Iqbal Masih Award for the Eradication of Child Labor presented by the US Department of Labor.

An Overview of the News

  • The award ceremony took place on 30 May at the US Consulate General in Chennai, where Consul General Judith Ravin presented the award to Lalitha Natarajan.

  • Lalitha Natarajan is known for her leadership in combating exploitative child labor in southern India.

  • As a member of the Child Welfare Committee (North Zone) under the Department of Social Defence, Tamil Nadu, Natarajan ensures that child labor victims receive compensation as per the Child Labor Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

About Iqbal Masih Award

  • It is an annual non-monetary award established by the US Congress in 2008.

  • It is administered by the Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking within the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) of the US Department of Labor.

  • The award recognizes individuals or organizations making an extraordinary contribution to combating child labour.

  • It is named after Iqbal Masih, a Pakistani child who was sold into slavery and forced to work in a carpet factory.

  • He was murdered in 1995 at the age of twelve.

  • The award aims to raise awareness about child labor and honour those fighting against it.

'Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), 2012':

  • This is the law related to child sexual abuse in India.

  • This act was passed by the Parliament of India on 22 May 2012.

  • The Ministry of Women and Child Development framed guidelines and regulations to aid in the implementation of the Act.

  • In November 2012, rules were framed to ensure effective enforcement of the Act.

  • The objective of the Act is to prevent, detect and prosecute sexual offences against children.

  • It covers various forms of sexual abuse including molestation, rape and child pornography.

By admin: June 14, 2023

4. RSL Christopher Bland Award 2023 won by Patterson Joseph

Tags: Awards

RSL-Christopher-Bland-Award-2023-won-by-Patterson-JosephPaterson Joseph has been awarded the prestigious RSL Christopher Bland Prize 2023 for his debut novel 'The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho'.

An Overview of the News

  • The RSL Christopher Bland Prize is a renowned literary prize, and this year is in its fifth edition.

  • 'The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho' is the title of Patterson Joseph's first novel, which has garnered critical acclaim and recognition within the literary community.

  • About the book 'The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho'

  • This book is a historical fiction about Charles Ignatius Sancho.

  • Sancho was the first black man to vote in England.

RSL Christopher Bland Award:

  • It is a prestigious annual award that recognizes the achievements of first-time authors in the genre of fiction or nonfiction.

  • It is specifically awarded to individuals who have published their first work at the age of 50 or more.

  • The RSL Christopher Bland Award was instituted in 2018 to pay tribute to the memory of the famous British politician Sir Christopher Bland.

Patterson D. Joseph:

  • He is an English actor and writer who was born in London, England.

  • He has recently been officially appointed as the Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University.

  • One of his notable early films was "In the Name of the Father".

By admin: June 13, 2023

5. WHO Award for 'When Climate Change Turns Violent'

Tags: Awards

The documentary titled 'When Climate Change Turns Violent' has bagged the special award in the 'Health for All' category at the 4th annual Health for All Film Festival held at the World Health Organization Headquarters in Geneva on 7 June 2023.

An Overview of the News:

  • This documentary has been directed by Vandita Saharia from Rajasthan. She was the only Indian in the list of winners.
  • The 4.32-minute documentary 'When Climate Change Turns Violent' focuses on the relationship between domestic violence, climate change and human trafficking.
  • The ceremony announced the winning films for seven different categories, while four films received special mentions by the jury.

World Health Organization (WHO):

  • Establishment: 1948 (Started functioning from 7th April, 1948)
  • Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
  • Member: 194 countries
  • It is an intergovernmental organization that usually works in collaboration with the ministries of health of its member states.

By admin: June 6, 2023

6. President Droupadi Murmu conferred with highest civilian honour of Suriname

Tags: Awards International News

President-Droupadi-MurmuSuriname awarded President Draupadi Murmu its highest civilian honour, the Grand Order of the Chain of Yellow Star, on 5 June, making her the first Indian to receive the award.

An overview of the news

  • President Murmu was presented with the award by Chandrikaprasad Santokhi, President of the Republic of Suriname.

  • He dedicated the award to successive generations of the Indian-Surinamese community, in recognition of the important role of the Indian diaspora in strengthening the fraternal ties between the two countries.

  • During her state visit to Serbia and Suriname, President Draupadi Murmu arrived in Paramaribo, Suriname on 4 June.

  • In addition, India and Suriname signed four important Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) in the fields of health, agriculture and capacity building.

  • The agreements were finalized after delegation level talks between President Murmu and President Santokhi.

About Suriname

  • Suriname is a country located on the northern coast of South America. It is one of the smallest countries in South America.

  • Formerly known as Dutch Guiana, Suriname was a plantation colony of the Netherlands that gained its independence on November 25, 1975. 

  • President: Chandrikapersad Santokhi

  • Capital: Paramaribo

  • Official Language: Dutch

  • Currency: Suriname dollar

By admin: June 2, 2023

7. Etihad Airways named Environmental Airline of the Year 2023

Tags: Awards International News

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has been named the Environmental Airline of the Year 2023 for the second year in a row at the Airline Rating Awards.

An Overview of the News

  • The prestigious award acknowledges the airline's commitment to sustainable aviation through innovation and collaboration.

  • Etihad is ranked third in the 'Top 10 Airlines' category, which evaluates comfort, innovation, value and safety in economy, business and first class.

  • Etihad's sustainability strategy focuses on emissions reduction, industry alignment, collaboration with the UAE ecosystem and proactive transparency.

  • Key initiatives of the airline include the Greenliner program using Boeing 787 Dreamliners and the deployment of Sustainable50 A350-1000 aircraft.

  • Antonaldo Neves, Group CEO, Etihad Aviation Group

  • Geoffrey Thomas, Editor-in-Chief, AirlineRatings.com

About United Arab Emirates (UAE)

  • Location: It is located in Western Asia.

  • Geographical Boundaries: It shares borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia.

  • Maritime Borders: It also has maritime borders with Qatar and Iran in the Persian Gulf.

  • Religion: Islam is the dominant religion in the UAE, with the majority of the population being Sunni Muslim.

Capital - Abu Dhabi

Official language - Arabic

Government - Federal Islamic parliamentary elective semi-constitutional monarchy

President/Crown Prince - Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Prime Minister - Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Vice President - Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan

By admin: May 29, 2023

8. 57th Jnanpith Award was given to Goan writer Damodar Maujo

Tags: Awards

Damodar-MaujoGoan writer Damodar Maujo has been honoured with the 57th Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honour.

An Overview of the News

  • He is a renowned short story writer, novelist, critic and screenwriter in Konkani language.
  • Damodar Maujo is the second Goan to receive the Jnanpith Award after Ravindra Kelekar in 2008.
  • He has written 25 books in Konkani and one in English, many of which have been translated into various languages.
  • Mauzo’s famous novel ‘Karmelin’ received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1983.
  • The award ceremony took place at the Raj Bhavan near Panaji, the capital of Goa.

Jnanpith Awards:

  • It is the oldest and highest Indian literary award presented annually by Bharatiya Jnanpith.
  • It recognizes outstanding contributions to literature by Indian authors writing in English as well as in the Indian languages listed in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India.
  • The first award was given on 19 November 1966 to G.K. Shankar Kurup was awarded.
  • The award was established in 1961 and is not given posthumously.
  • Ashapurna Devi became the first woman recipient in 1976 for her novel "Prothom Protishruti" (The First Promise).

About Goa

It is a state located on the west coast of India, bordering the Arabian Sea.

It is the smallest state of India by area.

Formation (as a state) - 30 May 1987

Capital - Panaji

Official Animal - Gaur

Official Bird - Yellow Throated Bulbul

Official Tree - Terminalia elliptica

Rajya Sabha - 1 seat

Lok Sabha - 2 seats

Governor - PS Sreedharan Pillai

Chief Minister - Pramod Sawant

By admin: May 28, 2023

9. 4th National Water Award 2023 Selection of 41 winners

Tags: Awards

The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti will organize the 4th National Water Awards Distribution Ceremony on June 17, 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

An Overview of the News:

  • Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has been requested to be the chief guest at the function. 41 winners including joint winners have been selected for the 4th National Water Awards, 2022.
  • The awards include 11 categories including 'Best State', 'Best District', 'Best Gram Panchayat', 'Best Urban Local Body'.
  • The award winners will be awarded a citation, trophy and cash prize.
  • An amount of Rs 2 lakh has been kept for the first prize, Rs 1.5 lakh for the second prize and Rs one lakh for the third prize.

Significance of National Water Awards:

  • These awards will help in increasing public awareness about the importance of water and motivate them to adopt and promote best water use practices.
  • The Ministry of Jal Shakti is the nodal ministry responsible for laying down policy guidelines and programs for water development, conservation and management as a national resource.
  • The first National Water Awards was organized by the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation in the year 2018.

By admin: May 25, 2023

10. First Bulgarian author to win International Booker Prize 2023

Tags: Awards

First-Bulgarian-author-to-win-International-Booker-Prize-2023Bulgarian author Georgi Gospodinov won the 2023 International Booker Prize for his novel "Time Shelter".

An Overview of the News

  • The novel was translated into English by Angela Rodel and is the first Bulgarian novel to win the International Booker Prize.

  • "Time Shelter" is a captivating and remarkable literary work that explores themes of time, identity, and the human experience.

International Booker Prize:

  • It is an international literary award held in the United Kingdom.

  • It was introduced in June 2004 as a complement to the Man Booker Prize.

  • The award recognizes outstanding works of fiction translated into English.

  • It provides global exposure and appreciation to authors and their translated works.

Establishment - June 2004

First Prize - 2005

Presenter - Booker Prize Foundation

Bulgaria:

It is a Balkan nation located in Southeastern Europe.

President - Rumen Radev

Vice President - Ileana Iotova

Prime Minister - Galab Donev