Veteran Theatre Personality and Actor Passes Away at 85
The Indian theatre and film industry mourns the loss of a veteran actor and director who passed away due to age-related ailments.
Key Points for Quick Revision
- A veteran theatre personality and actor passed away at 85.
- The individual was a recipient of the Padma Bhushan and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
- They were known for their work in experimental theatre and parallel cinema.
- The artist had a career spanning over 60 years.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | Medium | 2–4 | Miscellaneous GK including appointments, books, summits, and records appears in SSC. |
| Railway (RRB NTPC / Group D) | Medium | 2–4 | Miscellaneous GK about India and the world is standard in Railway papers. |
| State PCS / PSC | Medium | 3–5 | Miscellaneous GK is tested across all state exam categories. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Appointments: new heads of organizations, ministries, and international bodies
- Books and authors in the news — especially by current heads of state or notable personalities
- First-ever achievements: India's firsts, world firsts, records broken
- Summits and their dates, venue, and key declarations
- Obituaries: notable personalities, their field, and contribution
Practice Questions
Q1. The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is given for excellence in which field?
- Literature
- Performing Arts
- Science
- Sports
Explanation: The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is the highest Indian recognition given to practicing artists in the field of performing arts (music, dance, theatre).
Q2. Which of the following is the third-highest civilian award in India?
- Bharat Ratna
- Padma Vibhushan
- Padma Bhushan
- Padma Shri
Explanation: The Padma Bhushan is the third-highest civilian award, following the Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan.
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