Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025: Navtej Sarna and Mamta Kalia among 24 Recipients
Navtej Sarna won the award in the English category for his novel 'Crimson Spring', while Mamta Kalia was honored in Hindi for her memoir 'Jeete Jee Allahabad'.
The award winners receive an engraved copper plaque, a ceremonial shawl, and a cash prize of ₹1,00,000.
The selection for 2025 includes a diverse mix of 8 poetry books, 4 novels, 6 short story collections, and other literary forms like essays and memoirs.
For aspirants, knowing the major winners (English/Hindi) and the institutional background of Sahitya Akademi (under Ministry of Culture) is vital.
Key Facts / Static GK
Ministry: Ministry of Culture
First President: Jawaharlal Nehru
Practice Quiz — 19 March 2026
Q1. What is the total financial outlay approved by the Union Cabinet for the 'BHAVYA' scheme to develop industrial parks?
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Asia-Africa Agri Alliance (AAAA): 1. It is established as a Section 8 Not-for-Profit Organisation. 2. It primarily focuses on diversifying exports to the US and European markets. 3. The focus crops for this alliance are Maize and Millets. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q3. What is the primary security objective of the '.bank.in' domain initiative launched by the RBI?
Q4. Match the following award winners with their respective categories at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026: 1. Shubman Gill - (a) Lifetime Achievement (Women) 2. Mithali Raj - (b) Polly Umrigar Award 3. Shafali Verma - (c) Best Domestic Cricketer (Women - One Day)
Q5. In which village near Dholera did Gujarat launch its first sounding rocket?
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