Question: Which Indian origin musician was announced to be awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia?
(a) Shobha Sekhar
(b) Usha Ganguly
(c) Devika Thakur
(d) Deepa Mehta
Answer:(a)
Related facts:
- In June 2020, Indian musician Shobha Sekhar was announced to be conferred the Medal of the Order of Australia.
- She is the founder of Kalakruthi, music organisation in Australia.
- She was selected for the Medal of the Order for his services to the community and the country.
- The award recognises outstanding Australians — ordinary people, who do extraordinary things for their local community and for Australia.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay