Late Chaman Arora gets Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri for 'Ik Hor Ashwthama'
On 4 February 2025, in New Delhi, Sahitya Akademi President Madhav Kaushik approved the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri for 'Ik Hor Ashwthama', a short-story collection by the late Chaman Arora.
Summary
On 4 February 2025, in New Delhi, Sahitya Akademi President Madhav Kaushik approved the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri for 'Ik Hor Ashwthama' (short stories) by the late Chaman Arora. The book was selected unanimously on the recommendation of a three-member jury, following the Akademi's rules and procedures.
Key facts
- Date
- 4 Feb 2025
- Award
- Sahitya Akademi Award 2024, Dogri
- Book
- Ik Hor Ashwthama (short stories)
- Author
- Late Chaman Arora
- Approved by
- Madhav Kaushik, President, Sahitya Akademi
- Selection
- Unanimous; three-member jury
Practice MCQs 2 questions
On 4 February 2025, the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri was approved for which book?
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Correct answer: A — Ik Hor Ashwthama
PIB (4 Feb 2025): the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri was approved for Ik Hor Ashwthama (short stories) by the late Chaman Arora.
Who is the President of the Sahitya Akademi who approved the 2024 Dogri award on 4 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Madhav Kaushik
PIB (4 Feb 2025): Madhav Kaushik, President, Sahitya Akademi, approved the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri.