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Vairamuthu wins 60th Jnanpith Award for 2025

18 March 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSVairamuthu wins60th JnanpithAward for 202518 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Tamil poet and lyricist Vairamuthu was chosen for India’s top literary honour, announced in March 2026.

Key facts

  • Winner: Vairamuthu (Tamil).
  • Award: 60th Jnanpith Award, year 2025.
  • Earlier Tamil winners: Akilan and Jayakanthan.
  • Presented by: Bharatiya Jnanpith, recognising literary excellence.

What the award carries

ComponentDetail
Cash prize₹11 lakh
CitationIncluded
StatueBronze Goddess Saraswati

Exam angle

  • Edition: 60th (year 2025).
  • Awarding body: Bharatiya Jnanpith.
  • Cash prize: ₹11 lakh.
  • Tamil winners before: Akilan, Jayakanthan.

Test yourself

1. Who was selected for the 60th Jnanpith Award for the year 2025?

Tamil poet Vairamuthu was selected.

2. What is the cash prize of the Jnanpith Award per the notes?

The award carries ₹11 lakh plus a citation and statue.

3. Vairamuthu became the third Tamil Jnanpith winner after which two writers?

Akilan and Jayakanthan were the earlier Tamil winners.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 17 March 2026 (19 topics).

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