Get the Daily and Latest Current Affairs 2026 on our website. These current affairs are Updated by our specialists and are relevant for all competitive tests UPSC, SSC, IAS, Railway-RRB, UPPSC, and Other State Government and Central Jobs/Exams.
Category : Awards
Published on: September 24 2021
Share on facebook
· Former UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Nguka has been named this year as the recipient of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 2021 Global Goalkeeper Award.
· She has been honored for her continued advocacy in fighting for gender equality and addressing the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women and girls.
· As part of its annual Goalkeepers campaign, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation also announced the winners of three additional Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards: Faroz Faiza Beether from Bangladesh, Jennifer Kolpas from Colombia and Satta Sheriff of Liberia.
Important facts
About the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
v The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a merger of the William H. Gates Foundation and the Gates Learning Foundation, is an American private foundation founded by Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates.
v Installed: 2000
v Headquarters: Seattle, Washington, United States
Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day 2026 was observed on 2 February to promote early diagnosis and emotional support for patients.
Read More....World Wetlands Day 2026 focused on the role of indigenous wisdom and traditional practices in preserving fragile ecosystems.
Read More....Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic to win the 2026 Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to achieve a career Grand Slam.
Read More....India’s Union Budget 2026 increased defense spending by 15.3% to ₹7.84 lakh crore, prioritizing modernization and infrastructure.
Read More....State Bank of India launched "CHAKRA" to provide specialized financing for emerging sunrise sectors like green hydrogen and semiconductors.
Read More....The 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit will be held in Mumbai on 5–6 February 2026 to discuss sustainable agricultural innovations.
Read More....Swiss cities led the 2026 Global Cost of Living Rankings, while Indian cities were ranked among the most affordable worldwide.
Read More....Researchers discovered a new orchid species, Diplocentrum papillosum, in the Western Ghats of Kerala's Idukki district.
Read More....The Indian Army and ITBP conducted "Agni Pariksha," a joint firepower training exercise in Arunachal Pradesh to boost coordination.
Read More....The Dalai Lama won his first Grammy Award for Best Audiobook and Storytelling Recording for his work Meditations.
Read More....