Why in News?
Odia poet and scientist Dr. Ashutosh Parida was selected for the 47th Sarala Puraskar for his 2024 poetry collection ‘Bishwas De Pruthwi’.
What is the Sarala Puraskar?
- Sarala Puraskar is a major literary award for Odia literature.
- It is instituted by the Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust and recognises an outstanding literary work each year.
- Parida will receive the award for ‘Bishwas De Pruthwi’, making the title-author association the key exam fact.
Exam Connect
- 47th Sarala Puraskar → Ashutosh Parida
- Winning work → Bishwas De Pruthwi
- Language → Odia