{"id":2977,"date":"2023-04-18T16:33:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T11:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=2977"},"modified":"2023-05-01T18:18:58","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T12:48:58","slug":"pravasi-bharatiya-samman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/pravasi-bharatiya-samman\/","title":{"rendered":"Raj Subramaniam was Honoured with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/pravasi-bharatiya-samman\/#Raj_Subramaniam_was_Honoured_with_Pravasi_Bharatiya_Samman\" >Raj Subramaniam was Honoured with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/pravasi-bharatiya-samman\/#Why_this_News_is_Important\" >Why this News is Important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/pravasi-bharatiya-samman\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/pravasi-bharatiya-samman\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CRaj_Subramaniam_Honoured_with_Pravasi_Bharatiya_Samman%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from &#8220;Raj Subramaniam Honoured with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman&#8221;:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/pravasi-bharatiya-samman\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/pravasi-bharatiya-samman\/#Important_FAQs_for_Students_from_this_News\" >Important FAQs for Students from this News<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/pravasi-bharatiya-samman\/#Q_What_is_Pravasi_Bharatiya_Samman\" >Q: What is Pravasi Bharatiya Samman?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/pravasi-bharatiya-samman\/#Q_Who_is_Raj_Subramaniam\" >Q: Who is Raj Subramaniam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/pravasi-bharatiya-samman\/#Q_When_was_Raj_Subramaniam_honoured_with_Pravasi_Bharatiya_Samman\" >Q: When was Raj Subramaniam honoured with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/pravasi-bharatiya-samman\/#Q_What_are_the_eligibility_criteria_for_Pravasi_Bharatiya_Samman\" >Q: What are the eligibility criteria for Pravasi Bharatiya Samman?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/pravasi-bharatiya-samman\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raj_Subramaniam_was_Honoured_with_Pravasi_Bharatiya_Samman\"><\/span>Raj Subramaniam was Honoured with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Indian-American business executive, Raj Subramaniam, has been honoured with the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award. The award was presented to him by the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, during the 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention held in New Delhi. The event was organized by the Ministry of External Affairs and focused on the theme of &#8220;Contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Subramaniam is the CEO of FedEx Corporation, a multinational delivery services company based in the United States. He was recognized for his outstanding achievements in the field of trade and commerce, as well as for his contributions to the welfare of the Indian community abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Pravasi-Bharatiya-Samman\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"759\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pravasi-Bharatiya-Samman.webp\" alt=\"Pravasi Bharatiya Samman\" class=\"wp-image-2992\" title=\"Pravasi Bharatiya Samman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pravasi-Bharatiya-Samman.webp 759w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pravasi-Bharatiya-Samman-300x167.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pravasi Bharatiya Samman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_this_News_is_Important\"><\/span>Why this News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his acceptance speech, Subramaniam expressed his gratitude for the recognition and praised the Indian government for its efforts to promote economic growth and development. He also highlighted the importance of innovation and collaboration in the business world, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This news is important for students preparing for various government exams, including civil service positions like PSCS to IAS, as it highlights the achievements of an Indian-American business leader and his contributions to the Indian community abroad. The news also provides insights into the government&#8217;s efforts to promote economic growth and development in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award was established by the Indian government in 2003 to recognize the contributions of overseas Indians to the development of India. The award is presented every two years during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention, which is held on 9th January to mark the return of Mahatma Gandhi to India from South Africa in 1915.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raj Subramaniam was born in Tamil Nadu, India, and later immigrated to the United States. He joined FedEx in 1991 and held various leadership positions in the company before becoming CEO in 2020. He has also served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, a non-profit organization that aims to strengthen ties between the United States and India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CRaj_Subramaniam_Honoured_with_Pravasi_Bharatiya_Samman%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from &#8220;Raj Subramaniam Honoured with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman&#8221;:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Serial Number<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>Raj Subramaniam, the CEO of FedEx Corporation, has been honoured with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award for his outstanding achievements in the field of trade and commerce.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>The award was presented to him during the 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention held in New Delhi, which focused on the theme of &#8220;Contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat&#8221;.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>Subramaniam was recognized for his contributions to the welfare of the Indian community abroad.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award was established in 2003 to recognize the contributions of overseas Indians to the development of India.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.<\/td><td>Subramaniam highlighted the importance of innovation and collaboration in the business world, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, in his acceptance speech.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pravasi Bharatiya Samman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In conclusion, Raj Subramaniam&#8217;s recognition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is a great achievement that highlights the contribution of Indian Americans to the global economy. It also emphasizes the importance of promoting economic growth and development, as well as the role of innovation and collaboration in achieving these goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_FAQs_for_Students_from_this_News\"><\/span>Important FAQs for Students from this News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_Pravasi_Bharatiya_Samman\"><\/span>Q: What is Pravasi Bharatiya Samman? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A: Pravasi Bharatiya Samman is an award presented by the President of India to individuals who have made significant contributions to India&#8217;s overseas diaspora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Who_is_Raj_Subramaniam\"><\/span>Q: Who is Raj Subramaniam? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A: Raj Subramaniam is the President and COO of FedEx Corporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_When_was_Raj_Subramaniam_honoured_with_Pravasi_Bharatiya_Samman\"><\/span>Q: When was Raj Subramaniam honoured with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A: Raj Subramaniam was honoured with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman on January 9, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_the_eligibility_criteria_for_Pravasi_Bharatiya_Samman\"><\/span>Q: What are the eligibility criteria for Pravasi Bharatiya Samman? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A: Any person of Indian origin or non-resident Indian who has made significant contributions in any field that benefits India or has done exceptional work for the welfare of the Indian community abroad 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