CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Author Madhu Kankariya has been chosen for the 31st Bihari Puraskar for her 2018 novel ‘Hum Yahan The’. The award carries a cash prize of ₹2.5 lakh, a plaque and a citation. Among books written by the 64-year-old Madhu Kankariya are Pattakhor, Khule Gagan ke Laal Sitaare, Salaam Aakhri and Bhaari Dupahr ke Andhere.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 32nd Bihari Award for the year 2022 will be given to Dr. Madhav Harda by the Birla Foundation for his literary criticism book ‘Pachrang Chol Pahar Sakhi Ri’. K.K. Birla Foundation made this announcement in New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kankariya, who was awarded Bihari Puraskar 2021, has written several prose, poems and books. Her novel, ‘Hum Yahan The’, is based on the struggles of the tribals in Jharkhand.

Detailed explanation-4: -Literary critic and academic Madhav Hada was awarded the Bihari Puraskar 2022 for his extensive work in literature, media, culture and history. He has also been a member of the General Council of Sahitya Akademi and the Hindi Advisory Board.

Detailed explanation-5: -Madhu Kankariya won 2021 Bihari Puraskar for her book ‘Hum Yahan The’.