Question

Journalist Shiv Anurag Pateriya’s book ‘Bin Pan Sab Soon’ has been selected for which of the following awards instituted by the Union Ministry of Forests and Environment, Government of India?

• A. Medini Award
• B. Indira Priyadarshini Vrikshamitra Award
• C. Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar
• D. Himalayan Green Awards

Hint:

The Medini Award specifically recognizes Hindi environmental writing—unique among government awards.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Medini Award is instituted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, to promote original writing in Hindi on environmental issues.
Shiv Anurag Pateriya’s book titled \textit{"Bin Pan Sab Soon"} was selected for this prestigious award for its contribution to environmental awareness. Other options:
(B) Indira Priyadarshini Vrikshamitra Award is for outstanding contribution to afforestation.
(C) Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar is given to individuals or organizations for environmental protection work.
(D) Himalayan Green Awards is not a Government of India instituted award.