🗞 Daily GK One Liners: March 24, 2025
Your quick summary of the day's important events across Awards, Banking, Rankings, Appointments, Science, Obituaries, and Important Days.
🏆 Award News
- Vijay Sankar (Sanmar Group) Receives Knight’s Cross from Denmark: Recognized for enhancing Indo-Danish ties.
- Chiranjeevi Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at UK Parliament: Acknowledged for contributions to cinema and public service.
- Günter Blöschl Wins 2025 Stockholm Water Prize: Awarded for pioneering research in flood hydrology and water management.
🏦 Banking & Finance News
- Equitas Bank Renews T20 Sponsorship with CSK & GT: Continues its partnership for the IPL 2025 season.
- Zuno General Insurance Launches ‘Zuno SmartDrive’: India’s first insurer to offer mobile telematics (Pay-How-You-Drive) as a standard inclusion.
📊 Ranking & Index News
- India Improves in 2025 World Happiness Report: Ranked 118th out of 147 countries, up from 126 in 2024.
🧑💼 Appointment News
- Parminder Chopra Appointed CMD of REC Limited: Takes additional charge for three months.
🚀 Science & Technology News
- ISRO & SCL Develop Indigenous 32-bit Microprocessors: ‘VIKRAM3201’ & ‘KALPANA3201’ designed for space missions, boosting India’s self-reliance in semiconductor technology.
🕊️ Obituary News
- Vincent van der Merwe (Project Cheetah Conservationist) Passes Away: Found dead in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at 42.
📅 Important Days
- World Meteorological Day 2025 – March 23: Theme: “Closing the Early Warning Gap Together.”
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📖 Quick Summary: Vinod Kumar Shukla Wins 59th Jnanpith Award
🌟 Key Highlights
- India’s Highest Literary Honor: Vinod Kumar Shukla, an acclaimed Hindi author and poet, has been awarded the 59th Jnanpith Award, recognizing his profound contributions to Indian literature.
- A First for Chhattisgarh: Shukla becomes the first-ever recipient from Chhattisgarh, bringing national attention to the state’s literary landscape.
- A Master of Poetic Prose: Known for his philosophical narratives, surrealist storytelling, and minimalist yet deeply introspective writing, he has influenced generations of Hindi readers.
- Notable Works: His Sahitya Akademi Award-winning novel *Deewar Mein Ek Khirkee Rahati Thi* and *Naukar Ki Kameez* (adapted into a film by Mani Kaul) are among his most celebrated works.
- Prestigious Literary Legacy: He is the 12th Hindi writer to receive the award, joining legends like Sumitranandan Pant, Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, Nirmal Verma, and Krishna Sobti.
- Jnanpith Award Selection Panel: The jury, chaired by Pratibha Ray, included Madhav Kaushik, Damodar Mauzo, Prabha Varma, Anamika, and others, who unanimously recognized Shukla’s literary excellence.
📖 Why Read the Full Article?
- Celebrating Regional Voices: Discover how Vinod Kumar Shukla’s award elevates Hindi literature and Chhattisgarh’s literary heritage on a national stage.
- A Literary Genius: Explore the unique narrative techniques, philosophical depth, and poetic essence that define his writing style.
- Impact on Indian Literature: Understand how Shukla’s introspective storytelling continues to inspire modern readers and writers alike.
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