National Security Advisor Ajit Doval received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026

Why in news

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval was conferred with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Background

The award was presented in Pune to recognize contributions to nation-building. The ceremony featured a call for youth to balance personal liberty with national responsibility.

Facts for Prelims

• PostAjit Doval currently serves as the National Security Advisor (NSA) of India.
• BodyThe National Security Advisor is acadre of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
• PlacePune is the location where the Lokmanya Tilak National Award was conferred.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of national responsibility and collective security in the context of modern nation-building and democratic freedoms.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• balancing individual liberty vs national security
• role of youth in nation-building
• internal security challenges

Keywords: nation-building · national security · civil responsibility · internal security

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