Weekly Current Affairs (19 June to 24 June 2023)

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Category : Awards Published on: June 25 2023

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  1. Ramachandra Guha’s book ‘Rebels Against the Raj’ wins Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography
  2. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar presents National Water Awards in New Delhi; Madhya Pradesh tops in Best State category
  3. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced to start Rajasthan Sahitya Protsahan Puraskar to honour the state's litterateurs
  4. Gandhi Peace Prize for year 2021 to be conferred on Gita Press Gorakhpur, Jury headed by PM Modi selected Gita Press
  5. Grammy Awards added 3 new categories to the 2024 awards show to recognize African music, pop dance and alternative jazz
  6. NTPC Barauni secures First Rank at 4th National Water Awards, in Best Industry Category
  7. Paddler Mudit Dani scripts history, becomes first Indian to bag NCTTA Male Athlete of Year award
  8. Arundhati Roy wins the 2023 European Essay Prize for lifetime achievement
  9. Author Salman Rushdie awarded prestigious German prize for literary work and resolve
  10. IOC awards Olympic Order to WHO chief Tedros
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