Question: Recently Renowned Indologist Professor David Shulman has been selected for which of the following awards?
(a) Padma Bhusan
(b) MacArthur Fellowship
(c) Israel Prize
(d) Rajiv Gandhi Prize
Ans (c)
Related facts:
- On 16 February 2016 renowned Indologist Professor David Shulman has been awarded the prestigious Israel Prize for his breakthrough studies in fields like religion and philosophy.
- Education Minister Naftali Bennett made the announcement at the recommendation of the prize committee, headed by Professor ShaulShaked.
- He is an internationally renowned expert in this field, and his work is enhanced by his command of a wide range of languages, including Sanskrit, Tamil, Telegu and Malayalam.
- Shulman is known to be active in a left—wing organisation, Ta’ayush, a joint Israeli—Palestinian initiative active in the south Hebron Hills.
- Israel Prize is considered the country’s highest honour presented annually on Independence Day.
- It is given to those who have displayed excellence in their fields, or have contributed strongly to Israeli culture or the State.
Reference:
http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/renowned-indologist-awarded-prestigious-israel-prize/article8240709.ece
http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-1.703373
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Dean_Shulman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Prize