Who has been selected for the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards for 2019?

Ajai Kumar Singhal

Bechan Sharma

Sangita Srivastava

Pt Prem Kumar Mallick

Correct Answer : Pt Prem Kumar Mallick

Noted classical singer and professor in the department of music and performing arts of Allahabad University (AU) Pt Prem Kumar Mallick was selected for the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards for the year 2019.

* Mallick (62) would be given the award by President Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on 23 February 2023 for his contributions in the field of music (Hindustani Vocal).

* He will receive this award along with other artistes from across the country for the award for years 2019, 2020 and 2021 for their contributions in the field of dance, music, theatre and other performing arts announced in November 2022.

President of Allahabad University Teachers’ Association (AUTA) prof AR Siddiqui said : “AUTA congratulates prof Mallick for his achievement and this award has made the entire AU fraternity feel so proud.”

* Mallick is a twelfth-generation exponent of Dhrupad vocal music from the Darbhanga gharana. He began training under his father Dhrupad legend Pt Vidur Mallick and also received guidance from his grandfather Pt Sukhdev Mallick.

* In 1980, the President of India presented him with a gold medal for coming first at the All India Radio National music competition...

Source : India Times

Published On : February 23, 2023

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In which state did RINL win the Gold Award at the State Energy Conservation Awards 2024?

Andhra Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Andhra Pradesh

* RINL, the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, won the Gold Award at the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Awards 2024 for its significant energy-saving efforts in the iron and steel sector.

* This award recognized the company's innovative methods, particularly in utilizing waste energy to improve energy efficiency.

* The recognition was presented by the State Energy Conservation Mission of Andhra Pradesh, reflecting RINL's leadership in sustainability and energy conservation within the industry.

Published On : December 28, 2024

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How many Indian heritage conservation projects won UNESCO's Asia-Pacific Cultural Heritage Conservation 2024 Awards?

Four

Three

Two

One

Correct Answer : Two

* Two Indian heritage conservation projects won the prestigious UNESCO Asia-Pacific Cultural Heritage Conservation 2024 Awards.

* The first project, the Abathsahayeswarar Temple Conservation in Thukkatchi, Tamil Nadu, won the Award of Distinction, while the BJPCI Conservation Project in Mumbai received the Award of Merit.

* These awards aim to recognize and promote efforts to restore, conserve, and transform cultural heritage sites, showcasing India's commitment to preserving its rich cultural legacy.

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Which company won two prestigious awards at the 3rd PSU Transformation Awards 2024?

Steel Authority of India Limited

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

Hindustan Shipyard Limited

National Thermal Power Corporation

Correct Answer : Hindustan Shipyard Limited

* Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), a prominent leader in India’s shipbuilding and ship repair industry, won two awards at the 3rd PSU Transformation Awards 2024.

* The awards, received for innovative advancements in maritime technology, recognized HSL’s pioneering fender arrangement in Tugs for Submarines and its innovative method for installing Retractable Thrusters in Diving Support Vessels.

* These accolades highlight HSL's commitment to technological excellence and its significant contributions to the shipbuilding industry.