20th, December, 2021

 

Topic: Education Award

 

Importance: Himachal HPAS Prelims

 

What is the news?

• Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur at a function organised by the Akhil Bhartiya Shikshak Mahasangh(National Educational Federation) at Kufri today.

 

On this occasion, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur and religious guru Gyananand Maharaj jointly honoured:

 

1) Professor Kapil Kapoor

2) Dr. Badri Prasad Pancholi

3) Renu Dandekar with the Shiksha Bhushan Award.

(Source: HP Government)

 

 

Topic: Honor for State(Award)

 

Importance: Himachal HPAS Prelims

 

What is the news?

• Dr Deepak Puri, a senior cardiac surgeon, who hails from Shimla, has been awarded Indian Icon 2021 (cardiac sciences).

 

It is for?

• For contribution to the evolution of integrated approach for cost effective management of cardiovascular diseases.
• Dr Puri is also the founder chairman of Cardiomersion, which is a global group of cardiovascular and allied specialists, promoting integrated approach to comprehensive cardiac care.

(Source: HP Tribune)

 

 

Topic: Honor for State(Award)

 

Importance: Himachal HPAS Prelims

 

What is the news?

• Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) chairman Nand Lal Sharma has been presented ‘Him Rattan’ by Education Minister Govind Singh Thakur.

 

Who organised this?

• Organised by the Promoters of Social and Cultural Heritage of Himachal Pradesh.

 

What is his contribution?

• The award has been given to him in recognition of his contribution to administration and power sector. Sharma has been instrumental in transforming the SJVN into a transnational company. The SJVN presently has more than 11,000 MW projects in its portfolio.

(Source: HP Tribune)