India’s Chief Hydrographer of Indian Naval Hydrographic, Vice Admiral Vinay Badhwar has been awarded the Alexander Dalrymple Award 2019. This award is given to him for his outstanding contribution to Indian hydrography and across the broader Indian Ocean region. The award was presented by the UK Ministry of Defence. The recipients of the award are selected by the chief Committee of the UK Hydrographic Office(UKHO) for his or her efforts in raising the standards of hydrography, cartography and navigation around the world.
Click Here To Get Test Series For SBI PO 2020
Vice Admiral Vinay Badhwar joined the Indian Navy in 1982. He leads the regional Capacity Building programmes of Indian Naval Hydrographic Office (INHO). In 2019, He honoured with Ati Vishisht Seva Medal for “distinguished service of an exceptional order during peacetime”. He has been the member of the International Hydrographic Organisations (IHO’s) Capacity Building Sub-Committee since its creation.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
India, a land of diverse cultures, landscapes, and histories, continues to enchant travelers from around…
The world of Yakshagana, a traditional theatre form of Karnataka, has lost a towering figure.…
Japan, often referred to as the "Land of the Rising Sun," is a captivating island…
IndusInd Bank, in collaboration with Circularity Innovation Hub India Private Limited (CIH), has achieved a…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has instructed Talkcharge Technologies to halt the issuance and…
In the latest advancement of China's space program, the Shenzhou-18 mission saw the successful launch…