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Banasthali Vidyapith was founded in 1935 by Pandit Mridul Dhar in Rajasthan as an institution dedicated to women's education.
Karnam Malleswari won bronze in weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual Olympic medal.
Govind Swarup, a legendary radio astronomer, received the Padma Bhushan in 2024 for his contributions to astrophysics and establishing the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope.
Rani Lakshmibai died on June 18, 1858, while fighting against British forces near Gwalior during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Rajiv Kumar was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner of India in 2024.
Manu Bhaker won two medals (one silver and one bronze) for India at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
# Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest honor in cinema, recognizing lifetime achievement in film.
Step 1: Understanding the Award
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, established in 1969, is presented annually by the Government of India to honor exceptional contribution to Indian cinema. It is named after Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema.
Step 2: 2023 Award Recipient
Mohanlal, the legendary Malayalam cinema actor with a career spanning over four decades, was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2023 for his remarkable contributions to Indian cinema and his iconic performances across multiple film industries.
The correct answer is (B) Mohanlal.
Sanjay Malhotra took office as the Governor of RBI in December 2023 and continues in 2024.
As of 2024, no woman has yet served as the Chief Justice of India, though several female judges have held high positions.
Rukmini Devi played a pioneering role in reviving and promoting the Bharatanatyam dance form in the 20th century.
