Question 1774

Who among the following persons has been conffered with the highest civilian award of Assam state 'Asom Baibhav' in January 2022?

Answer

Ratan Tata

Why?

The correct answer is Ratan Tata. Key Points Ratan Tata will be bestowed with the highest civilian award of Assam 'Asom Baibhav', on 24 Jan'22. Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi (As of Jan 2022) will confer the award to the former Chairman of Tata sons in Guwahati. He will be awarded for his contribution to setting up cancer treatment facilities in the state. Assam govt will also award the Asom Saurav and Asam Gourav to eminent people on the same day. Additional Information ​ The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $112 million loan to strengthen skills education and training through the establishment of the Assam Skill University (ASU). L achit Divas (Lachit Day) is celebrated annually in the Indian state of Assam on November 24, to mark the birth anniversary of the legendary Ahom army general Lachit Borphukan. Bandhan Bank has announced Popular Assamese & Bollywood singer Zubeen Garg as the brand ambassador for the Bank in Assam. Assam Governor: Jagdish Mukhi (As of Jan 2022). Assam Chief Minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma (As of Jan 2022). ​Assam has set up a tea Park at Chayygaon in Kamrup District. The Assam cabinet has decided to remove the name of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi from the Orang National Park in October 2021.