Daily Current Affairs – Awards & Honours 

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Date: 23 July 2026

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1. 72nd National Film Awards 2026

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• The 72nd National Film Awards were announced by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
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• Best Actress: Yami Gautam (Article 370)
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• Best Actor (Joint Winners): Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty.
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• The awards recognize excellence in films certified during 2024.
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2. Kannada Film 'Mithya' Wins Three National Awards

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• Kannada film Mithya secured three honours at the 72nd National Film Awards.
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• The achievement highlights the growing recognition of Kannada cinema at the national level.
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3. FIDE Excellence Awards 2026

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• D. Gukesh, R. Praggnanandhaa, and Divya Deshmukh were shortlisted for the inaugural FIDE Excellence Awards.
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• The All India Chess Federation (AICF) and ChessBase India Foundation also received nominations.
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4. Press Club Kolkata Journalism Awards

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• Two journalists from The Times of India received the Sangbad Prabhakar Shera Sangbadikata Puraskar 2026.
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• The award honours excellence in journalism.
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5. Delhi University Diamond Jubilee Honours

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• The Department of Political Science, University of Delhi, celebrated its 75th (Diamond Jubilee) by honouring distinguished former faculty members and launching a new academic journal.
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6. PM Narendra Modi Receives Indonesia's Highest Civilian Honour

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• Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Bintang Adipurna, Indonesia's highest civilian award.
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• The honour recognizes his contribution to strengthening India–Indonesia relations.
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7. Padma Awards 2026

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• The Padma Awards 2026 honoured distinguished personalities in Art, Literature, Science, Medicine, Public Affairs, Social Work, Sports, and Civil Service.
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• The Padma Awards are India's second-highest civilian honours after the Bharat Ratna.
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8. PM Modi's International State Honours

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• During recent overseas visits, PM Narendra Modi has been conferred with several prestigious foreign state honours, reflecting India's growing diplomatic engagement.
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9. Labbaytum Excellence Awards

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• India's Ministry of Minority Affairs (Haj Mission) received two Labbaytum Excellence Awards for outstanding Haj coordination and pilgrim management.
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10. Sagar Aankalan Award

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• Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla) received the Sagar Aankalan Award for Best Container Cargo Handling (FY 2024–25).
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11. Guardian of the Blue Horizon Award

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• Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with Seychelles' highest environmental distinction, the Guardian of the Blue Horizon, recognizing leadership in environmental cooperation.
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12. Gallantry Awards 2026

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• The Government of India announced the Gallantry Awards 2026, recognizing exceptional courage, bravery, and sacrifice by Armed Forces and security personnel.
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13. Government of India National Awards Portal

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• The Government continues to invite nominations through the National Awards Portal for various civilian honours, including the Padma Awards.
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14. India's Growing Presence in Global Awards

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• India has witnessed increased international recognition in diplomacy, sports, cinema, and public service through prestigious global honours and nominations during 2026.
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15. Excellence in Indian Cinema

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• The National Film Awards 2026 celebrated achievements in feature films, non-feature films, writing, direction, acting, and technical excellence across Indian cinema.
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1. Best Actress – 72nd National Film Awards: Yami Gautam.
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2. Joint Best Actors – 72nd National Film Awards: Kartik Aaryan & Mammootty.
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3. Kannada film winning three National Awards: Mithya.
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4. International chess award shortlist: FIDE Excellence Awards.
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5. Indian chess stars shortlisted: D. Gukesh, R. Praggnanandhaa, Divya Deshmukh.
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6. Indonesia's highest civilian award: Bintang Adipurna.
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7. Journalism award by Press Club Kolkata: Sangbad Prabhakar Shera Sangbadikata Puraskar.
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8. Seychelles' highest environmental honour: Guardian of the Blue Horizon.
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9. Award for Haj management: Labbaytum Excellence Awards.
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10. Best Container Cargo Handling Award: Sagar Aankalan Award.
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11. India's premier civilian honours: Padma Awards.
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12. Department celebrating Diamond Jubilee: Department of Political Science, University of Delhi.
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13. Gallantry Awards recognize: Bravery and exceptional courage.
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14. Padma Awards are announced by: Government of India.
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15. National Film Awards recognize: Excellence in Indian cinema.
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