Awards and Honors
NSA Ajit Doval to Receive Lokmanya Tilak National Award
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NSA Ajit Doval to Receive Lokmanya Tilak National Award
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval was honoured with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award on 1 August 2026, presented in recognition of his contribution to national security and public service.
Background
The Lokmanya Tilak National Award is conferred annually on 1 August, the death anniversary of Bal Gangadhar Tilak, to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to national development, public life, or nation-building, commemorating Tilak's legacy as a freedom fighter and nationalist leader.
Key Highlights
- Ajit Doval, India's NSA since 2014, was conferred the award for his long service in national security.
- The award ceremony was held on 1 August 2026, aligned with Tilak's death anniversary.
- Doval, a former Intelligence Bureau chief, has played a central role in shaping India's national security architecture.
TNPSC Relevance
National awards, their history, and profiles of key national security figures are relevant to the Awards and Honors and Governance sections of TNPSC exams.
Static GK Links
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak, known as "Lokmanya," died on 1 August 1920.
- Tilak is remembered for the slogan "Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it."
Exam Notes
Memory tip: Lokmanya Tilak National Award given on 1 August (Tilak's death anniversary, 1920).
TNPSC MCQs
| No. | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Who was conferred the Lokmanya Tilak National Award on 1 August 2026? | Ajit Doval — Explanation: India's National Security Advisor, honoured for national security contributions. |
| 2 | The Lokmanya Tilak National Award is presented annually on which date? | 1 August — Explanation: Marking Bal Gangadhar Tilak's death anniversary. |
| 3 | Bal Gangadhar Tilak is associated with which famous slogan? | "Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it" — Explanation: A rallying call of the Indian freedom movement. |
Written by: Janani — Content Editor, TNCareerHub
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