Question: Recently Dr. Viveki Rai passed away. He was a-
(a) Writer
(b) Actor
(c) Environmentalist
(d) Historian
Ans.(a)
Related facts:
- Dr. Viveki Rai, the renowned Hindi and Bhojpuri litterateur, died on 22 November 2016 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He was 93.
- He was an author and a columnist for a Hindi daily; he had penned over 50 books during his lifetime.
- His novel Sonamati recognized as one of his best literary work.
- Viveki Rai’s creative works mainly depict rural life of India.
- He was recipient of the Mahapandit Rahul Sankrityayan award (2001), Uttar Pradesh prestigious Yash Bharati award (2006).
Reference:
http://theindianawaaz.com/renowned-hindi-bhojpuri-writer-dr-viveki-rai-passes-away/
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bhojpuri-writer-viveki-rai-passes-away/1/817334.html
http://www.oneindia.com/india/renowned-hindi-writer-viveki-rai-passes-away-2269243.html