Who is the winner of Gyanapith Award for 2021?
Ans. Damodar Mauzo
Damodar Mauzo is an Konkani short story writer, novelist. He is also awarded with Sahitya Akademi Award in 1983. His Novels are Sood, Karmelin and Tsunami Simon and short stories are Gathon, Zagranna, Rumad Ful, Bhurgim Mhugelim tim and Sapan Mogi
Who is the winner of Gyanapith Award for 2020?
Ans. Nilmoni Phukan
Explanation: Nilmoni Phukan junior is a poet in Assemese language. His literary works are Manas Pratima, Kobita, Surya Heno Nami Ahe Ei Nadiyedi. He was awarded with Sahitya Academy Award in 1981 for poetry collection Kobita
When was Gyanapith Award founded?
B. 1931
C. 1961
D. 1941
Ans. 1961
Explanation: Jnanpith Award is the highest Indian literary award presented every year. The reward is 11 lakhs. Bharatiya Jnanpith is a research and cultural institute. It was founded in 1944 by Sahu Shanti Prasad Jain.
Who was the first recipient of Gyanapith Award?
B. Raghuvir Chowdhury
C. B. Gopal Reddy
D. G. Shankara Kurup
Ans. G. Shankara Kurup
Explanation: G. Shankara Kurup was a Malayalam write. He is also known as Mahakavi G.
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