Bhanumati Gheewala to receive National Florence Nightingale Award 2021

Bhanumati Gheewala to receive National Florence Nightingale Award 2021

Daily Current Affairs   /   Bhanumati Gheewala to receive National Florence Nightingale Award 2021

Change Language English Hindi

Category : Awards Published on: September 16 2021

Share on facebook

·         The Florence Nightingale Award will be given to Bhanumati Gheewala, a nurse at Sir Sayajirao General Hospital, Gujarat.

·         She has been in charge of child care along with delivery of COVID-19 positive pregnant women.

·         She worked in the gynecology department as well as the pediatric ward when the hospital wards were flooded in 2019 due to floods.

·         She performed her duty in the Gynecology Department and Pediatric Ward.

Important facts

About the Florence Nightingale Prize

v  At the Eighth International Conference of Red Cross Societies in London in 1907, the assembled delegates decided to create a commemorative International Nightingale Medal to honor eminent personalities in the nursing field.

v  First Prize: 1920

v  Founded: 1912

v  Submitted by: Heads of State or Red Cross National Committees

Recent Post's
  • Punjab National Bank announced PNB Soldierathon 2026 ahead of its 132nd Foundation Day to honour the Armed Forces and promote fitness and national pride. The event will be held on 5 April 2026 and aims to strengthen youth participation and civil-military ties.

    Read More....
  • Indian Navy assumed command of Combined Task Force 154 under the Combined Maritime Forces, boosting multinational maritime cooperation.

    Read More....
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan, calling them symbols of service-driven governance. He said the complex reflects India’s shift toward a people-centric development model.

    Read More....
  • Zimbabwe national cricket team defeated Australia national cricket team by 23 runs in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, creating a major upset. Zimbabwe remained unbeaten and second in Group B standings.

    Read More....
  • Mumbai-based Agneevasthraa signed an MoU with the Indian Army to supply advanced carbon defense materials. The deal strengthens indigenous manufacturing under the Make in India push.

    Read More....
  • India launched its BRICS Chairship 2026 with a Sherpas meeting chaired by Sudhakar Dalela in New Delhi. Discussions focused on resilience, innovation, and sustainable cooperation among member nations.

    Read More....
  • The Bangladesh Nationalist Party won Bangladesh’s general elections with a two-thirds majority after the post-Sheikh Hasina era polls. A reform referendum was also approved alongside the election.

    Read More....
  • Parliament passed the Industrial Relations Code Amendment Bill 2026 amid debate over labour protections. Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said it clarifies reforms while opposition raised job security concerns.

    Read More....
  • The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,312 crore deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for Coast Guard aircraft. The project boosts domestic manufacturing and maritime security.

    Read More....
  • President Droupadi Murmu launched the Karmayoga campaign of the Brahma Kumaris, stressing ethical and spiritual development. She linked spirituality with balanced national progress.

    Read More....