CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Subbulakshmi as the leading exponent of classical and semi-classical songs in the carnatic tradition of South India. She was the First Indian who performed in United Nations General Assembly in 1966."

Detailed explanation-2: -Subbulakshmi was invited by the then UN Secretary General late U Thant and the then Chef de Cabinet late C V Narasimhan to perform at the world body’s headquarters in 1966.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1966, MS Subbulakshmi was invited by Secretary-General of the United Nations, U Thant to give a special concert at the United Nations.

Detailed explanation-4: -M. S. Subbulakshmi She sang the historic song of peace and hope, she sang at the 1966 UN General Assembly. Hence, Option 2 is correct.

Detailed explanation-5: -Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi (16 September 1916 – 11 December 2004) was an Indian Carnatic singer from Madurai, Tamil Nadu. She was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour.