CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -President Ram NathKovind presented the ‘Santokbaa Humanitarian Award’ to Child rights activist and Noble Laureate Kailash Satyarthi and to space scientist A S Kiran Kumar, former Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Detailed explanation-2: -Optimist. These are just a few titles that come to mind when speaking about our intrepid founder, Michael J. Fox. On Saturday, November 19, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences added another title to the list-Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award winner.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Humanitarian of the Year award is given to an individual or organization working in the realm of food who has given selflessly and worked tirelessly to better the lives of others and society at large.

Detailed explanation-4: -Criteria. Groups to be considered for the Humanitarian Award must show examples of having a strong commitment to participating in or promoting activities that emphasize social responsibility in responding to domestic and/or global issues.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Distinguished Award for Humanitarian Service recognizes an Academy member who is widely known for a consistent, stable character distinguished by honesty, zeal for truth, integrity, love and devotion to humanity and a self-giving spirit.