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Current Affairs - 2021
Buddhadeb Guha, who has passed away recently, was a renowned writer in which language?
A)
Hindi
B)
Telugu
C)
Kanada
D)
Bengali

Correct Answer :   Bengali

He is best remembered for his novel ‘Madhukori’, which is considered a milestone in Bengali literature.
 
Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha has passed away in a private hospital in Kolkata. 
 
The 85-year-old was diagnosed with Covid-19 in April of this year and spent almost a month in the hospital. He was recently hospitalized due to lung and urinary tract issues.
 
“Buddhadeb Guha is no more. He was blessed as to be one with the Divine on the night of Janmashtami (Lord Krishna’s birthday) 2021. Do join his family and friends in celebrating his life,” his elder daughter Maleni B Guha posted on social media. 
 
He died around 11:30pm 29-08-2021, due to post-Covid-19 complications after a massive cardiac arrest, Press Trust of India (PTI) reported citing his family.

Published On : August 31, 2021
Recently Updated Current Affairs
Q .
Where was India's largest Climate Clock unveiled for the Earth Day celebration?
A)
Mumbai
B)
New Delhi
C)
Kolkata
D)
Bangalore

Correct Answer :   New Delhi

India's largest Climate Clock was unveiled at the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) headquarters in New Delhi for the Earth Day celebration.

CSIR, established in 1942, is dedicated to scientific research and industrial development across various domains, emphasizing its commitment to raising awareness about climate change and its impacts through initiatives like the Climate Clock unveiling.

Published On : April 24, 2024
Q .
When is the World Book and Copyright Day observed every year?
A)
24th April
B)
23rd April
C)
22nd April
D)
21st April

Correct Answer :   23rd April

On April 23, people all over the world celebrate World Book and Copyright Day, also known as International Day of the Book and World Book Day, to spread the joy of reading. This global event celebrates the profound influence that books have on people and societies.

Celebrations are held all over the world on this day to highlight the importance of books and their capacity to inspire, educate, and unite people of all backgrounds. World Book and Copyright Day celebrates literature in all its forms and encourages reading enjoyment. It's also a day to read and think about the future and the past.

World Book And Copyright Day 2024 Theme :

The theme during the current year's World Book and Copyright Day is 'Read Your Way'. The significance of cultivating a passion for reading is emphasised in this theme. The theme inspires people from all walks of life, young and old, to adopt the habit of book reading, and promotes it as an indispensable passion of a person.

Published On : April 23, 2024
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