What is the significance of the Saraswati Samman, and who won it for a Marathi novel in 2020?
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Solution: The correct answer is Private award for Indian literature, Sharankumar Limbale.
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☛ The Saraswati Samman is one of the most prestigious literary recognitions in India, instituted as an annual private award for outstanding literary works in Indian languages.
☛ In 2020, the 30th Saraswati Samman was awarded to prominent Marathi author Dr. Sharankumar Limbale.
☛ He received this award for his Marathi novel titled 'Sanatan', published in 2018, which documents the historical struggles of the Dalit community.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ K.K. Birla Foundation: Established the Saraswati Samman in 1991 to honor outstanding prose or poetry works in any of the 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
☛ First Recipient: The inaugural Saraswati Samman was conferred upon legendary Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan in 1991 for his four-volume autobiography.
☛ Damodar Mauzo: A renowned Konkani writer who was honored with the 57th Jnanpith Award.
☛ Daisy Rockwell: Renowned American translator who won the International Booker Prize 2022 along with author Geetanjali Shree for the Hindi novel 'Tomb of Sand'.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ In which year was the Saraswati Samman instituted? → 1991
☛ Which foundation presents the Saraswati Samman, Vyas Samman, and Bihari Puraskar? → K.K. Birla Foundation
☛ How many constitutional languages are eligible for the Saraswati Samman? → 22 languages
☛ Who was the first recipient of the Saraswati Samman in 1991? → Harivansh Rai Bachchan
☛ For which novel was Dr. Sharankumar Limbale awarded the Saraswati Samman 2020? → Sanatan