Current Affairs | January 2024
PM Modi Unveils Ram Mandir Stamps: A Historic Moment in Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024, Full List Of
Indian Culture Winners
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched a series of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024
commemorative postage stamps dedicated to Ayodhya’s Ram The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024 was declared,
Temple, marking a significant cultural event in India. This with the awards set to be presented by President Droupadi
gesture not only honours the Ram Temple but also emphasizes Murmu at a formal event at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on
the international appeal of Lord Ram across various societies. January 22.
This year, 19 children from various parts of the country have
Overview of the Commemorative Stamps been recognized for their outstanding accomplishments. The
Design and Elements Ministry of Women and Child Development revealed that Prime
Minister Narendra Modi will engage with the recipients on
• The collection comprises six distinct stamps, each featuring
January 23. Additionally, these children will be featured in the
key figures and symbols associated with Lord Ram’s
Republic Day parade on January 26, 2024.
narrative, including the Ram Temple, Lord Ganesh, Lord
Hanuman, Jatayu, Kevatraj, and Ma Shabri. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024, Full List Of Winners
• The designs incorporate essential elements related to Shri The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardees include
Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir, showcasing the temple, the one child each in the fields of Bravery, Science & Technology,
revered Choupai ‘Mangal Bhavan Amangal Hari,’ the sun, and Innovation; four in Social Service; five in Sports; and seven
the Saryu River, and the sculptures in and around the in Art and Culture. The group, as per the Ministry’s press
temple. release, consists of 9 boys and 10 girls from 18 different States
• Each stamp is adorned with gold leaf detailing for the sun and Union Territories.
rays and the Choupai, adding a majestic touch. Sr.
Name State Category
No.
Global Appeal
Aaditya Vijay Bramhane
• The launch includes a 48-page book featuring stamps 1 Maharashtra Bravery
(posthumous)
issued by over 20 countries, such as the US, New Zealand,
2 Anushka Pathak Uttar Pradesh Art & Culture
Singapore, Canada, Cambodia, and organizations like the
United Nations. 3 Arijeet Banerjee West Bengal Art & Culture
• This collection is intended to showcase Lord Ram’s global 4 Armaan Ubhrani Chattisgarh Art & Culture
popularity and influence across different societies. Hetvi Kantibhai
5 Gujarat Art & Culture
Khimsuriya
Cultural Significance
Jammu &
• The stamps reflect the five physical elements of nature — 6 Ishfaq Hamid Art & Culture
Kashmir
sky, air, fire, earth, and water, known as ‘Panchabhutas.’
7 Md Hussain Bihar Art & Culture
• These designs establish harmony and are symbolic of the
universal principles that Lord Ram represents. 8 Pendyala Laxmi Priya Telangana Art & Culture
9 Suhani Chauhan Delhi Innovation
Ram Mandir: A Symbol of Faith and Unity
Science &
• The Ram Mandir, located in Ayodhya, holds immense 10 Aryan Singh Rajasthan
Technology
religious and cultural significance in India. The temple is
Madhya
dedicated to Lord Ram, a major deity in Hinduism and a 11 Avnish Tiwari Social Service
Pradesh
central figure in the Indian epic Ramayana. The
12 Garima Haryana Social Service
construction and consecration of the Ram Mandir have
been long-awaited events, celebrated by millions across 13 Jyotsna Aktar Tripura Social Service
the nation and the world. 14 Saiyam Mazumder Assam Social Service
15 Aaditya Yadav Uttar Pradesh Sports
Pran Pratishtha Ceremony
• The Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of the Ram 16 Charvi A Karnataka Sports
Mandir is a monumental event, with Prime Minister Arunachal
17 Jesicca Neyi Saring Sports
Narendra Modi as the chief guest. Pradesh
• Over 7,000 attendees, including politicians, celebrities, 18 Linthoi Chanambam Manipur Sports
industrialists, and saints, are expected to participate in this Andhra
19 R Surya Prasad Sports
historic ceremony. Pradesh
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