Seven-year-old Indian-origin girl wins UK PM’s Points of Light award

Daily Current Affairs / Seven-year-old Indian-origin girl wins UK PM’s Points of Light award

Change Language English Hindi

Category : Awards Published on: July 25 2023

Share on facebook

A seven-year-old Indian-origin schoolgirl, who started volunteering for a United Nations' sustainability initiative against microplastic pollution when she was just three, has been awarded the British Prime Minister’s Points of Light award.
Moksha Roy, who received the award from Deputy British Prime Minister Oliver Dowden, has been given the title of the world's youngest sustainability advocate.
Moksha has been recognised for volunteering for several sustainability campaigns, including raising funds to help children in need.
Moksha has also assisted in educational sessions for deprived school children in India.

World renowned tabla maestro Pt. Swapan Chaudhary Kolkata was awarded the National Tansen Award for the year 2023.
Read More....
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched the "Banglar Bari" scheme to provide housing for the rural poor in the state.
Read More....
On 19th December 2024 in Goa, the 4th Asian Roll Ball Championship concluded with the Indian team's victory, winning the gold medal.
Read More....
Masali village in Banaskantha district, Gujarat, has become the first border village in India to run on solar energy.
Read More....
Indian environmentalist Madhav Gadgil has been awarded the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Lifetime Achievement Award 2024.
Read More....
Tom Cruise was awarded the U.S. Navy's highest civilian award.
Read More....
The Indian Army has launched the AI Incubation Centre in Bengaluru to enhance its technological advancements and adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Read More....
India will host the World Para Athletics Championship-2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi from 26th September to 5th October 2025.
Read More....
Chennai-born Indian-American Caitlin Sandra Neil was crowned Miss India USA 2024.
Read More....
Uttarakhand will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) from January 2025, making it the first state in India to do so post-independence.
Read More....

Seven-year-old Indian-origin girl wins UK PM’s Points of Light award