Annapurni Subramaniam Becomes First Indian Woman to Win COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal
The honour was handed over during the 46th COSPAR General Assembly organized in Florence, Italy.
She created history as the first Indian woman recipient and the fourth Indian overall to earn this recognition.
Perspective: Awarded biennially jointly by ISRO and COSPAR, the award acknowledges top-tier space research contributions in developing countries.
Key Facts / Static GK
Awarding Institutions: ISRO and COSPAR (Jointly every 2 years)
Assembly Location: Florence, Italy
Q Practice Quiz — 8 August 2026
1. Who has recently assumed charge as the Acting Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) of India?
Explanation: A.S. Rajeev took charge as the Acting Central Vigilance Commissioner, succeeding Praveen Kumar Srivastava whose tenure ended.
2. India's first Rail-Tech Park is set to be established in which state?
Explanation: Odisha is establishing India's first Rail-Tech Park at Sahaspur Industrial Estate in Khordha district, developed by IDCO.
3. In which year will India host the first Global South Film Festival?
Explanation: India announced during the BRICS WAVES Bazaar in Mumbai that it will host the first Global South Film Festival in 2027.
4. What is the net profit reported by State Bank of India (SBI) for Q1 Financial Year 2026-27?
Explanation: SBI reported its highest-ever quarterly net profit of ₹21,121 crore in Q1 FY27, up 10% YoY from ₹19,160 crore.
5. Which private sector bank recently obtained RBI approval to set up a wholly-owned stock broking subsidiary?
Explanation: IndusInd Bank has received approval from the RBI to establish a wholly owned subsidiary to conduct stock broking operations.
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