Categories: Awards

Mahatma Gandhi to be given the US Congressional Gold Medal

An influential US lawmaker from New York reintroduced a resolution in the US House of Representatives to posthumously award the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal to Mahatma Gandhi in recognition of his promotion of peace and nonviolence.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award in the United States. Gandhi would be the first Indian to receive a Congressional Gold Medal, an honour bestowed upon such great figures as George Washington, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, and Rosa Parks.

Find More Awards News Here

Sumit Arora

Recent Posts

Indian Oil Corporation’s Investment in Renewable Energy: Rs 5,215 Crore for 1 GW Capacity

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has announced a significant investment of Rs 5,215 crore to develop…

23 seconds ago

Top-10 Jute Producing Countries in the World 2024

Jute, often referred to as the "golden fiber," holds significant economic and cultural importance worldwide.…

33 mins ago

Kathmandu Tops The List of Cities With ‘unhealthy air’ in the World

The Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal has urged residents to wear masks due…

1 hour ago

Record High GST Revenue Collection in April 2024

In April 2024, India witnessed a historic milestone in its Goods and Services Tax (GST)…

1 hour ago

Which Indian City is Known as “Silk City”?

India boasts a rich tapestry of cities, each weaving its own story of heritage, culture,…

2 hours ago

China to Launch Chang’e-6 Lunar Probe Carrying Pakistan’s ICUBE-Q Mission

China is set to launch the Chang'e-6 lunar probe on a round trip to the…

2 hours ago