Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Which eminent Punjabi writer has announced on 13th October 2015 that she will be returning her Padma Shri to protest against rising communal tension in India?

a. Hardeep Kumar Tiwana
b. Amrita Pritam
c. Balwant Gargi
d. Dalip Kumar Tiwana
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Dalip Kumar Tiwana

Explanation:
Punjabi writer Dalip Kaur Tiwana has announced she will return the Padma Shri to protest against rising communal tension in the nation. Tiwana was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2004. She is also the winner of a Sahitya Akademi award in 1971.
2)   Name the former Asian Games Gold-Medal Winning wrestler who was honoured with Padma Bhushan Award?


a. Sushil Kumar
b. Sardar Singh
c. Satpal
d. None of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Satpal

Explanation:
Satpal has coached two-time Olympic medal winner Sushil Kumar. He was honoured with prestigious Padma Bhushan Award. Total 12 persons have been conferred with Padma Bhushan Award.

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