Question: Recently Rashmi Uday Singh is conferred upon insignia of Chevalier des Arts et Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters). She is related which of the following fields?
(a) Writing
(b) Science and Technology
(c) Painting
(d) Journalism
Ans (a)
Related facts:
- On 18 March 2016 Rashmi Uday Singh, the famous Indian food critic conferred upon the insignia of Chevalier des Arts et Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters)by H.E. Mr François Richier, Ambassador of France to India.
- This honour came in recognition of her remarkable work as an author and discerning food critic, and her decisive contribution to the promotion of French gastronomy among the Indian public.
- Six times a World Gourmand award winner, author of 37 books (including India’s first ever city restaurant guide), TV host, producer and director Rashmi Uday Singh’s French connection has been sealed in many exciting and different ways.
- TheOrdre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) is an Order of France, established on 2 May 1957 by the Minister of Culture. The Order has three grades namely Commandeur (Commander), Officier (Officer) and Chevalier (Knight).
- The French government distinction Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) is conferred on “persons who have distinguished themselves by their creativity in the field of art, culture and literature or for their contribution to the influence of arts in France and throughout the world.
- It may be recalled the Artist Bharti Kher has been awarded the esteemed ‘Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres’ (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) on March 23, 2015.
Reference:
http://www.ambafrance-in.org/French-distinction-conferred-on-food-critic-Rashmi-Uday-Singh
https://web.facebook.com/FranceinIndia/photos/pcb.776715179126874/776706575794401/?type=3&theater