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Usha Mangeshkar to receive 1st Bhupen Hazarika National Award

Edition: 24 October 2026Published: 24 Oct 2026 · Updated: 24 Oct 2026UPSCSSCRailway

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Confers the first Bhupen Hazarika National Award on singer Usha Mangeshkar, to be presented by PM Modi on Nov 29.

The Assam government has announced that singer Usha Mangeshkar will be presented with the first Bhupen Hazarika National Award.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will confer the honour on November 29 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking the concluding ceremony of the singer-composer's year-long birth centenary celebrations.

Source: The Hindu

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📌 Exam Angle

A question can test knowledge of the first Bhupen Hazarika National Award, its inaugural recipient (Usha Mangeshkar), the conferring authority (PM Modi), and the presentation date/venue (November 29 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi). Facts about the award's connection to Bhupen Hazarika's birth centenary celebrations may also be tested.

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💡 Why It Matters

The Bhupen Hazarika National Award recognizes contributions to Indian classical music and cultural heritage. Its establishment and inaugural conferment on a prominent singer reflects the government's institutional framework for honouring artistic excellence and preserving India's musical legacy.

🔑 Must Remember

• Usha Mangeshkar is the first recipient of the Bhupen Hazarika National Award. • PM Modi will present the award on November 29 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. • The award ceremony concludes Bhupen Hazarika's year-long birth centenary celebrations.

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Bhupen Hazarika National AwardUsha MangeshkarPM ModiBharat Mandapambirth centenaryAssam governmentsinger-composer

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