Question: Which Indian singer was announced for the Maharashtra Bhushan Award for the year 2020?
(a) Lata Mangeshkar
(b) Asha Bhosle
(c) Shreya Ghosal
(d) Usha Uthup
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- Legendary singer Asha Bhosle will be honoured with the prestigious Maharashtra Bhushan Award for the year 2020.
- She was selected by a committee chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
- Ms Bhosle sister Lata Mangeshkar had won the award for 1997.
- In his past recognitions,Ms Bhosle had been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2000.
Maharashtra Bhushan Award:
- Maharashtra Bhushan Award was instituted in 1996 by the State government to recognise distinguished work and achievements of eminent persons from the State, representing different walks of life.
- The award carries a cash prize of ₹10 lakh and a citation.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay