Question

    Which individual has been conferred with the Bharat

    Ratna award, the highest civilian honor in India, for the year 2024?
    A Asha Bhosle Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Karpoori Thakur Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Bala Saheb Thakre Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Javed Akhtar Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Jaya Lalita Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In Feb 2024, the Union Government announced the Bharat Ratna for former Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani. In January 2024, the government announced the 49th Bharat Ratna award for former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur. Thakur is the 17th personality to receive the award posthumously.

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