Gauri Lankesh National Journalism Award-2019

Gauri Lankesh National Journalism Award

Question Who has been conferred the first Gauri Lankesh National Journalism Award?
(a)Ravish Kumar
(b)Venu Madhav
(c)Richa Anirudh
(d)Sunetra Choudhury
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • On 22 September 2019,veteran Journalist & Managing Editor of NDTV Ravish Kumar was conferred the first Gauri Lankesh National Journalism award in Bangalore.
  • The award recognizes an outstanding journalist, who has shown exemplary commitment to their profession.
  • The award carries a plaquette and a cash award of Rs. One lakh.
  • Prior to this,on 9 September 2019,he was awarded 2019 Ramon Magsaysay award popularly known as the Asian equivalent of the Nobel.
  • Ravish Kumar is known for his pro-people journalism and bringing the voice of common people on his show `Prime Time´.

Links:
https://gaurilankeshnews.com/ravish-kumar-receives-gauri-lankesh-national-journalism-award/
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ndtvs-ravish-kumar-receives-2019-magsaysay-award-for-his-journalism-2098203