Correct Answer : Option (A) - K Sivan
Former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman "K Sivan", Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) chairman "BV Naidu" and 65 others will be honoured at the 2022 Rajyotsava Awards on November 1, 2022.
The list of 67 awardees, as well as 10 organisations that will be awarded, was released by the Department of Kannada and Culture on Sunday(30th Oct 2022). The awards are given out annually to those who have rendered service in various fields.
Veteran actors Avinash Yelandur and H G Dattatreya will also be awarded the prestigious honour. Avinash, who has contributed to the film industry for over 37 years, popularly known for his prominent characters in films across South Indian languages, is happy to receive the Rajyotsava award.
“I didn’t expect it, nor was I thinking about it. It is some kind of recognition the government is bestowing on me for what I’ve been in cinema for three decades. I feel happy about it for a day, but work goes on,” he mentioned.
Dattatreya, popularly known as Dattanna, said, “There are a lot of artists in various fields who are worthy of this award, and I will be representing all of them while accepting this.”..
Source : New Indian Express
