NSA Ajit Doval receives Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Pune on 1 August 2026, the 106th death anniversary of Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
Summary
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 from Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Pune, Maharashtra, on 1 August 2026. The day marked the 106th death anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Shah described Doval as the longest-serving NSA and credited him with laying the foundation of the Multi Agency Centre (MAC) as its founding chairman, calling MAC the backbone of India's internal security.
Key facts
- Award
- Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026
- Recipient
- NSA Ajit Doval
- Presented by
- Amit Shah, Pune, 1 Aug 2026
- Occasion
- 106th death anniversary of Lokmanya Tilak
- Doval
- Longest-serving NSA; founding chairman of Multi Agency Centre
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Ajit Doval
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval received the award from Amit Shah in Pune on 1 August 2026.
In which city was the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 presented?
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Correct answer: B — Pune
The award was presented in Pune, Maharashtra.
Consider the following statements: 1. 1 August 2026 marked the 106th death anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak. 2. Ajit Doval was the founding chairman of the Multi Agency Centre (MAC). Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by Amit Shah at the award ceremony.