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  1. Who was selected for Jnanpith Award 2014 ?









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    Eminent Marathi writer Bhalchandra Nemade on 6 February 2015 was chosen for the Jnanpith Award 2014. He will be the 50th recipient of Jnanpith award. His novel Kosala (Cocoon) published in 1963 was not only instrumental in changing the dimensions of the Marathi novel, but also the world of Marathi friction was transformed with its advent. With this award, he will join the league of three noted Marathi writers who have won Jnanpith award. Nemade's novels among others include Bidhar, Hool, Jarila, Jhool, etc.

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    Eminent Marathi writer Bhalchandra Nemade on 6 February 2015 was chosen for the Jnanpith Award 2014. He will be the 50th recipient of Jnanpith award. His novel Kosala (Cocoon) published in 1963 was not only instrumental in changing the dimensions of the Marathi novel, but also the world of Marathi friction was transformed with its advent. With this award, he will join the league of three noted Marathi writers who have won Jnanpith award. Nemade's novels among others include Bidhar, Hool, Jarila, Jhool, etc.


  1. Who won the best film award in 60th Filmfare Awards ?









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    60th Filmfare Awards were announced in Mumbai. Best film award was given to film Queen and its Director Vikas Bahl won the Best Director award. Shahid won the Best Actor award for film Haider and Kangana Ranaut won the Best Actress award for film Queen. Kamini Kaushal was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.

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    60th Filmfare Awards were announced in Mumbai. Best film award was given to film Queen and its Director Vikas Bahl won the Best Director award. Shahid won the Best Actor award for film Haider and Kangana Ranaut won the Best Actress award for film Queen. Kamini Kaushal was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.



  1. Who won the 10th National Award for excellent work in MGNREGA ?









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    Madhya Pradesh won the 10th National Award for excellent work in MGNREGA. The award was presented to Madhya Pradesh Panchayats and Rural Development Minister Gopal Bhargava by union minister Virendra Singh at the MGNREGA summit held in New Delhi.

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    Madhya Pradesh won the 10th National Award for excellent work in MGNREGA. The award was presented to Madhya Pradesh Panchayats and Rural Development Minister Gopal Bhargava by union minister Virendra Singh at the MGNREGA summit held in New Delhi.


  1. Who awarded with Shrilal Shukla Sahitya IFFCO award 2014 ?









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    Hindi novelish Mithileshwar was awarded on 31 January 2015 with Shrilal Shukla Sahitya IFFCO Award 2014. He is the fourth recipient of this literary award. Mithileshwar belongs to Bhojpur district and is known for his insight into the rural heartland of India.

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    Hindi novelish Mithileshwar was awarded on 31 January 2015 with Shrilal Shukla Sahitya IFFCO Award 2014. He is the fourth recipient of this literary award. Mithileshwar belongs to Bhojpur district and is known for his insight into the rural heartland of India.



  1. Indians, who have won the 57th Grammy Awards ?









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    This year two Indians have won Grammy awards. They are Ricky Kej and Neela Vaswani. Ricky Kej won the best new age album trophy for his collaborated album winds of Samsara. Neela Vaswani won award in childrens album category for her album "I am Malala : How one Girld Stood UP For Education And Changed The World."

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    This year two Indians have won Grammy awards. They are Ricky Kej and Neela Vaswani. Ricky Kej won the best new age album trophy for his collaborated album winds of Samsara. Neela Vaswani won award in childrens album category for her album "I am Malala : How one Girld Stood UP For Education And Changed The World."