R. Vairamuthu Honoured with 2025 Jnanpith Award

Current Context: R. Vairamuthu, renowned Tamil poet & lyricist, received the 60th Jnanpith Award (2025).

• Announcement Date: March 14, 2026, by Bharatiya Jnanpith committee chaired by Pratibha Ray.
• He is the third Tamil writer to win, after Akilan (1975) and Jayakanthan (2002).
• Unique Milestone: First Tamil writer honoured mainly for poetry; earlier winners were recognized for prose.
• The award recognizes his outstanding contribution to Indian literature, beyond 7,500+ film songs.
• Prize Includes: ₹11 lakh cash, citation, and a bronze statue of Vagdevi (Saraswati).
• Marks the end of a 24-year gap for Tamil literature at India’s highest literary honour.

Question:

Q.1 Who was awarded the 60th Jnanpith Award (2025)?
a) Pratibha Ray
b) R. Vairamuthu
c) Jayakanthan
d) Akilan

Answer: b) R. Vairamuthu, a renowned Tamil poet and lyricist, received the 60th Jnanpith Award for his contribution to Indian literature.