Correct Answer : Jammu & Kashmir
The India Today Tourism Survey has chosen Jammu & Kashmir Tourism for best adventure tourism destination award. The awards were given away at New Delhi by Union Minister of State for Culture & Parliamentary Affairs, Arjun Ram Meghwal 23rd Feb 2023 at a glittering function after the results of the survey were announced.* The award has been given to the Tourism Department in recognition of its sustained efforts in promoting Gulmarg as an adventure destination of international order.* The award was received by Deputy Director, Tourism, Alyas Ahmad on behalf of the Department.* Ministers from Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, representatives of Tourism Boards of several states and UTs, representatives of national travel trade and business bodies were present on the occasion.* It may be recalled that the India Today award comes just within a month of the South Asian Travel Trade Expo(SATTE), one of the best trade expos in the country in which the J&K Tourism Department was awarded for its efforts in post COVID-19 recovery of the tourism sector.* The Department during the last two years has taken several new initiates for the quick revival of tourism in the UT. This winter, besides Gulmarg, resorts of Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Doodhpathri and other resorts were kept open and these destinations received a considerable footfall.* Besides, new trekking routes, rafting and adventure activities were added to the recreation portfolio for sustaining the interest of coming tourists. This is besides the opening of new areas like Gurez and other border areas for tourism which have enhanced the attraction and urge for visiting J&K. Last year Gurez was adjudged as the best offbeat destination in the country.Source : The Kashmir Monitor
Correct Answer : Hari Balakrishnan
Hari Balakrishnan has been awarded the 2023 Marconi Prize. He is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).He has been cited “for fundamental contributions to wired and wireless networking, mobile sensing, and distributed systems”.About Marconi Prize* The Marconi Prize is an annual award that recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of communications and information technology.* It is named after Guglielmo Marconi, an Italian inventor and pioneer in the development of wireless communication.* The Marconi Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of telecommunications and is often referred to as the “Nobel Prize of Telecommunications.”* The prize is administered by the Marconi Society, a non-profit organisation that promotes awareness and understanding of important scientific and technical issues in the field of communications.* The Marconi Prize consists of a cash award of $100,000 and a commemorative medal.* The Marconi Society also awards other prizes and scholarships, including the Marconi Society Paul Baran Young Scholar Award, which recognizes young researchers who have demonstrated exceptional technical and leadership abilities in the field of communications and information technology.* Previous winners of the award include Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Google co-founder Sergey Brin and sci-fi author Arthur C. Clarke.
Correct Answer : RRR
The RRR juggernaut rolls on with back-to-back wins at the Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) Awards in Los Angeles. The film won Best International Film along with 3 big awards, including Best Action Film, Best Stunts, and Best Original Song. * The film's director SS Rajamouli and lead actor Ram Charan received the award. Jr NTR was MIA at the ceremony.* Team ‘RRR’ is currently in Los Angeles and will be attending the Oscars on March 12. ‘RRR’ song ‘Naatu Naatu has been nominated for the Oscars in ‘Original Song’ category. * In January this year (2023), ‘Naatu Naatu’ won the Golden Globes in the ‘Best Original Song’ category. * ‘RRR’ bagged two more awards at the 28th edition of the Critics Choice Awards.’RRR’ starring Jr NTR and Ram Charan bagged the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Song for its track ‘Naatu Naatu’. * It also picked up the ‘Critics’ choice award for ‘Best Foreign language film’ in a ceremony held in Los Angeles.About the RRR Movie :* RRR is a fictional story based on the lives of two Telugu freedom fighters, Alluri Seetharama Raju and Komaram Bheem. Ram Charan and Jr NTR played lead roles, respectively. * The film collected over ₹1,200 crore worldwide. Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn and Shriya Saran also starred in the film.* This lyrical composition of ‘Naatu Naatu’ by MM Keeravani, high energy rendition by singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, unique choreography by Prem Rakshith, and lyrics by Chandrabose are all the elements that make this ‘RRR’ mass anthem a perfect dance craze...Source : Mint
Ram Charan and Jr NTR
Correct Answer : T K Rangarajan
A veteran CPI-M leader, T K Rangarajan has been honored with the Sansad Ratna Lifetime Achievement Award 2023.Thirteen MPs were nominated for the Sansad Ratna Awards 2023.The 13th edition of the award ceremony will be held on March 25 in New Delhi.Sansad Ratna Awards :* It was instituted in 2010 and inspired by the teachings of former President APJ Abdul Kalam.* It recognizes and felicitates the top-performing MPs based on their work in the apex legislative body.Source : Indian Express
Correct Answer : Dr. Mahendra Kumr Mishra
Indian educationist and social worker for the promotion of indigenous languages in Odisha "Dr. Mahendra Kumr Mishra" was conferred the International Mother Language Award by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka on Tuesday (21st Feb 2023). * Dr. Mishra is the first India to receive this award. Dr. Mishra has worked over three decades on the language, culture and education of the marginalised languages of Odisha.* The award instituted in 2021 by UNESCO is given in recognition of the extraordinary contribution to the preservation, revitalization and development of mother languages. * Bangladesh Prime Minister Hasina conferred the two national awards and two international awards to four recipients in Dhaka. * Bangladeshi nationals Habibur Rahman and Ranjit Singha were given the national awards, while Mahendra Kumar Mishra and Mother Language Lovers of World Society, Vancouver, Canada were conferred with the international awards.* Inaugurating a four-day programme of the International Mother Language Institute and conferring the award on Tuesday (21st Feb 2023), Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stressed the need ‘for research to preserve, revitalise and develop the mother languages of the world as many languages are being lost’.* Dr. Mahendra Mishra said that the award is a recognition of the marginalised languages which will provide the speakers of these languages an identity in society and the world...Source : AIR
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
SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' and Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Kashmir Files' bagged the Dadasaheb International Film Festival 2023 Awards. * 'RRR' received the International Film of the Year. * 'The Kashmir Files' bagged one for Best Film.Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri took the news to Twitter and shared pictures and announcement video from the award ceremony. He wrote, "#TheKashmirFiles wins the ‘Best Film’ award at #DadaSahebPhalkeAwards2023. “This award is dedicated to all the victims of terrorism and to all the people of India for your blessings.”"Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor swept the Dadasaheb Phalke International film festival awards 2023, held at a five-star hotel in Mumbai on Monday (20th Feb 2023). Alia won the best actress award for portraying the iconic character Gangubai in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'.While Ranbir Kapoor was named the best actor for 'Brahmastra'. Critics Best Actor : Varun Dhawan (Bhediya)Critics Best Actress : Vidya Balan (Jalsa)Best Director : R Balki (Chup)'Kantara' fame actor Rishabh Shetty was chosen as the Best Promising Actor..Source : Zee News
Correct Answer : K.K. Shailaja
Former Health Minister K.K. Shailaja has been selected for the 32nd Ramashramam Unneerikkutty Award.* This is an annual award, which is given to individuals who have made a mark in the fields of art, literature, culture, politics, or social service by Kozhikode-based Ramashramam Trust.* Ramashramam Trust chairman and writer M. Mukundan told reporters here on Friday (17th Feb 2023) that Ms. Shailaja was selected for the award based on her services as a minister during the times of Nipah outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic, besides her services to the State in various other capacities.* The Ramashramam Award has earlier been given to noted personalities such as A.P. Udayabhanu, V.R. Krishna Iyer, Ponkunnam Varkey, Balan K. Nair, Moorkkoth Ramunni, K.V. Rabiya, P. Bhaskaran, M.V. Devan and O.N.V. Kurup. Actor Indrans was the recipient of the award in 2022 when it resumed after a three-year gap.* Ms. Shailaja is the fourth woman to win the award ever since its inception in 1985..Source : The Hindu
Correct Answer : Ramesh Krishnan
Former India Davis Cup tennis player "Ramesh Krishnan" was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual awards night function organised by the Rotary Club of Madras, T. Nagar (RCMT), in Chennai on Thursday (16th Feb 2023). Tamil Nadu Tennis Association president and ace tennis player "Vijay Amritraj" presented the award and a citation to Mr. Krishnan. Mr. Vijay Amritraj was the recipient of the first award in 2010.Golf player Uttam Singh Mundy was awarded for vocational excellence and K.V. Rangaswami, former Executive Director and Member of the Board of L&T, was honoured with the Living Legend Award. Meenakshi Periakaruppan, president of the RCMT, spoke about the social welfare activities of the club, including purchasing of medical equipment and improving education amenities in schools. N. Nandakumar, District Governor, Rotary International 3232, and Mohan Rajan, Chairman (Fundraising) of the club, participated...Source : The Hindu
Correct Answer : Rishab Shetty
Kantara star Rishab Shetty adds another feather to his cap. The actor has been honoured with the Most Promising Actor Award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award 2023. * The award has been given to the actor for his stellar performance in the Kannada film last year (2022). Kantara was not only praised by critics but also emerged as one of the biggest pan-India blockbusters of 2022, receiving much love from fans.* Directed and starring Rishab Shetty, Kantara revolves around a Kamabala champion who is at loggerheads with a forest officer. * The film was praised for the performances and for keeping intact the nuances of the traditions shown, including that of the Bhoota Kola performer. * The Dadashab Phalke International Film Festival Award 2023 will reportedly take place on 20th February 2023 in Mumbai.* The film recently completed 100 days of its release. On the occasion, Rishab announced Kantara 2. Rishab shared that what the audience has seen for now is actually part 2 and therefore what will be released next is Kantara’s prequel. Dropping hint about the release date, the actor also revealed that the film is likely to hit theatres in 2024...Source : News18
