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Discussion Forum : Persons - Latest Current Affairs (Q.No. 4127)

2018-10-19 Persons

4127.

The Indian folk-artist who received the 2018 Fukuoka Arts and Culture Prize in Japan.

Madhubani Sai

Rajitha Bai

Amritha Ra

Teejan Bai

Answer: Option

Explanation:

Teejan Bai, a 61-year-old folk artist from Chhattisgarh received the Fukuoka Arts and Culture Prize, one of Japan's greatest honours. She received the prize in Japan. It was the first time she had been formally recognised abroad. She had received the Padma Bhushan award in 2003.