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Biochemist G. Padmanabhan has recently been awarded the National Science Award
President Draupadi Murmu honored the scientists in the first edition of the National Science Award. India’s highest science award – Vigyan Ratna, was given to biochemist Govindarajan Padmanabhan for lifetime achievement and contribution in the field of science and technology.
A total of 33 researchers received the Vigyan Shri, Vigyan Yuva award. Two researchers of Bhopal IISER, Dr. R Mahalakshmi of Biological Sciences and Prof. Vishal Rai of Chemistry received the Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award.
Current affairs Of 23 August 2024
1. Where is Shiveluch volcano located?
Recently, the Shiveluch volcano in Russia erupted, causing an earthquake of 7.0 magnitude on the Richter scale on the east coast of Russia. Shiveluch volcano is an active volcano located in the Kamchatka Peninsula of Russia.
2. Why is Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur in the news?
Recently, the birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, considered the modern architect of Tripura, was celebrated. He was born on 19 August 1908 in Tripura. He built the first higher education institution in Tripura and did land reform. In July 2018, Agartala Airport was named after Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur.
3. Who has been given the Lifetime Achievement Award in the National Geoscience Awards 2023?
Prof. Dheeraj Mohan Banerjee has been awarded the Lifetime Honor in the National Geoscience Awards 2023. This award has been given to him for his outstanding work in phosphorites and Precambrian geology. Let us tell you that the National Geology Award is given by the Ministry of Mines. It was earlier known as the National Mineral Award.
4. When is World Sanskrit Day celebrated?
World Sanskrit Day is celebrated on Shravan Purnima. Raksha Bandhan is also celebrated on this day. This year this day was celebrated on 19 August. This day is dedicated to remembering the importance of Sanskrit language. This day was first celebrated in 1969.
5. The 144th edition of the Tennis Grand Slam US Open will begin.
The Grand Slam will be played on the hard courts of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. The upcoming edition of the tournament is in the news for its prize money. According to the United States Tennis Association, the prize money of the upcoming tournament is going to be the biggest in tennis history. The total prize pool will be 15% more than the previous edition of the tournament.
6. Why was the ‘Home of Cricket’ recently in Chacha?
The first women’s Test in history will be played in 2026 at the 210-year-old Lord’s ground in England, known as the ‘Home of Cricket’. The England women’s team will host India at Lord’s for the only Test in 2026.
7. Did Samarawickrama join Trinbago Adelaide Knight Riders?
In the Women’s Caribbean Premier League, Sri Lankan batsman Harshita Samarawickrama has become a part of the Trinbago Knight Riders team in place of injured Meg Lanning. Left-handed opener Samarawickrama is the second Sri Lankan woman to be part of a foreign league.
8. Ollie Pope becomes part of Adelaide Strikers
Adelaide Strikers have included England batsman Ollie Pope as a pre-draft foreign player for the upcoming season of Australia’s Big Bash T20 League
9. R. Sridhar becomes assistant coach of Afghanistan
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has appointed R. Sridhar as assistant coach for the upcoming series against New Zealand and South Africa. The Afghan team, coached by Jonathan Trott, is scheduled to play a one-off Test against New Zealand in Noida from September 9. After that, a series of 3 ODIs is to be played against Africa in Sharjah from September 18. Sridhar has served as India’s fielding coach from 2014-21.
10. Brazil’s ban: On giving asylum to people from 4 Asian countries including India
Brazil is preparing to crack down on people coming to enter America and Canada through the Donkey route. The Brazilian government has announced that it will ban the entry of air migrants coming from 4 Asian countries including India, Nepal, Vietnam into the country.