AWARDS & HONOURS
National Awards
President Honors 15 Nursing Professionals with National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 to 15 nursing professionals at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The award recognizes exceptional service and outstanding contributions by nurses in the healthcare sector across various states and UTs.
Each winner received a Certificate of Merit, a cash prize of one lakh rupees, and a commemorative medal.
This award was instituted in 1973 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to honor the 'Lady with the Lamp,' Florence Nightingale.
The award recognizes exceptional service and outstanding contributions by nurses in the healthcare sector across various states and UTs.
Each winner received a Certificate of Merit, a cash prize of one lakh rupees, and a commemorative medal.
This award was instituted in 1973 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to honor the 'Lady with the Lamp,' Florence Nightingale.
Key Facts / Static GK
Florence Nightingale Award Instituted Year: 1973
Union Health Minister: Jagat Prakash Nadda
Union Health Minister: Jagat Prakash Nadda
Practice Quiz — 13 May 2026
Q1. As per the latest RBI Master Direction, what is the maximum penalty for repeated violations regarding the refusal to exchange mutilated or soiled notes?
Answer: (D) Rs 5,00,000 — While the initial penalty for a single deficiency is Rs 10,000, it can rise to a maximum of Rs 5 lakh for repeated violations by a bank.
Q2. Under the new guidelines, what is the maximum daily limit for free exchange of soiled notes at any bank branch?
Answer: (B) 20 pieces or Rs 5,000 — RBI allows free exchange of soiled notes for up to 20 pieces or a total value of Rs 5,000 per day over the counter.
Q3. Which of the following statements regarding the VB-G RAM G Act is incorrect?
Answer: (C) The Centre funds 100% of unskilled wages for all states. — Unlike MGNREGA, where the Centre funded 100% of unskilled wages, the new Act introduces a cost-sharing model (e.g., 60:40 for general states and 90:10 for Himalayan/NE states).
Q4. Who was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in May 2026?
Answer: (C) Joseph Vijay — C. Joseph Vijay, leading the TVK party, took the oath as the 13th CM of Tamil Nadu, succeeding M.K. Stalin.
Q5. From July 1, 2026, if an educational institution wants to use stock price data for classroom demonstration for free, what is the minimum required time lag as per SEBI?
Answer: (D) 30-day lag — SEBI has standardized the delay to 30 days for educational use to simplify the earlier framework of 1-day/3-month lags.
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