CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today presented the National Bravery Awards to 18 children. Three of these awards were presented posthumously. Interacting with the awardees, the Prime Minister said their deeds of bravery are discussed extensively, and also highlighted by the media.

Detailed explanation-2: -The National Bravery Awards are a set of awards given annually to about 25 Indian children below 18 years of age for “meritorious acts of bravery against all odds.” The awards are given by the Government of India and the Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW). The award was instituted in 1957.

Detailed explanation-3: -Accordingly, on February 3, 1958, Harish Mehra was awarded the first-ever National Bravery Award at Teen Murti Bhavan by Nehru.

Detailed explanation-4: -Three children from the State have bagged the National Bravery Awards for 2022. Ahmed Fas and Mohammed Irfan from Malappuram and Nihad from Kozhikode have received the awards given away by the Indian Council for Child Welfare. Ahmed Fas and Mohammed Irfan have bagged the Prahlad award.

Detailed explanation-5: -The National Bravery Award Scheme was initiated by the ICCW – Indian Council for Child Welfare – to give due recognition to the children who distinguish themselves by performing outstanding deeds of bravery and meritorious service and to inspire other children to emulate their examples.