CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu conferred the “Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar” instituted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India on 11 exceptional children today. On this occassion, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Dr.

Detailed explanation-2: -29 Children have been conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar this Year, selected from all regions of the country for their exceptional achievements in Innovation (7), Social Service (4), Scholastic (1), Sports (8), Art & Culture (6) and Bravery (3) categories.

Detailed explanation-3: -Eligibility: Any child above 5 and upto 18 years of age, with exceptional achievement in the listed category/fields, can apply for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar award. Also, any person who knows about a meritorious achievement by a child can recommend this child for the PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar award.

Detailed explanation-4: -“Shauryajit Ranjitkumar Khaire won immense admiration for his success in the 2022 National Games. He is a powerhouse of talent when it comes to Mallakhamb. I congratulate him for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar and wish him the very best for his upcoming endeavours.”