Hindi Diwas - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Hindi Diwas Puraskar?

1. It is given by Ministry of Culture
2. Name of Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha Puraskar is changed to 'Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar'.
3. 'Rajiv Gandhi Rashtriya Gyan-Vigyan Maulik Pustak Lekhan Puraskar' changed to "Rajbhasha Gaurav Puraskar".


a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 2,3

Explanation:
The awards are given by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Hindi Diwas for progressive use of Hindi in government. Ministry of Home Affairs has changed name of two awards given annually on Hindi Diwas. 'Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha Puraskar' instituted in 1986 changed to 'Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar' and 'Rajiv Gandhi Rashtriya Gyan-Vigyan Maulik Pustak Lekhan Puraskar' changed to "Rajbhasha Gaurav Puraskar".

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