CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Governor conferred the 12th Manipur State Award for Literature on Beryl Thanga, a 65 year old writer, for his book ‘ Ei Amadi Adungeigi Ithat’ a novel published in the year 2015.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Sahitya Akademi Award has been given each year since 1955 by Sahitya Akademi (India’s National Academy of Letters) to writers and their works, for their outstanding contribution to the upliftment of Indian and Meitei literature (Manipuri literature).

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1969 the office of chief commissioner was replaced by that of lieutenant governor, whose status was changed to governor when Manipur became a constituent state of the Indian union on January 21, 1972.

Detailed explanation-4: -Manipur (/ˌmʌnɪˈpʊər/) (Meitei: Kangleipak) is a state in Northeast India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. It is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west. It also borders two regions of Myanmar, Sagaing Region to the east and Chin State to the south.

Detailed explanation-5: -The state has a rich cultural past dating back to centuries. It is the birthplace of Raas Lila- a renowned form of classical dance which was created by Maharaja Bhagyachandra. Manipur is also the birthplace of Modern Polo and the locals call this game ‘Sagol Kangjei’.