From the given renowned personalities, which one was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2025 in the field of Literature and Education?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Answer: M.T. Vasudevan Nair
Explanation:
- Among the Padma Awards announced by the Government of India on the occasion of Republic Day 2025, the renowned Malayalam writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair was posthumously honored with the Padma Vibhushan (India's second-highest civilian award) for his exceptional contributions in the field of Literature and Education. Popularly known as 'MT', this literary giant enriched Indian literature with timeless masterpieces such as Randamoozham and was also a recipient of the Jnanpith Award.
Additional Points:
- Field: His primary contributions lie in Malayalam literature and screenwriting.
- Other Key Padma Vibhushan Recipients in 2025: Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy (Medicine – Telangana)
- oJagdish Singh Khehar (Public Affairs – Punjab)
- oKumudini Lakhia (Art – Gujarat)
- Significance: The Padma Vibhushan is awarded for 'exceptional and distinguished service.'
Potential Q&A:
Question: M.T. Vasudevan Nair was a renowned writer in which language?
Answer: Malayalam.
Question: When is the Padma Vibhushan award announced during the year?
Answer: On the eve of Republic Day (January 26).
Question: Who was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in the field of 'Art' in 2025?
Answer: Kumudini Lakhia (Kathak dancer).