Books and Authors 2024| Current Affairs 2024| Important updates about books and authors

1. A book titled ‘Conversations with Aurangzeb’ has been authored by:

Ans: Charu Nivedita

(This book reimagines the story of the most controvertible Mughal emperor.

Charu Nivedita is the author of more than sixty works in Tamil. )

2. Who has unveiled his autobiography “Four Stars of Destiny”?

Ans: General M. M. Naravane.

(Facts: This book reveals an important moment during the Ladakh standoff in 2020.

General Naravane was the Army Chief from 31 December 2019 to 30 April 2022.)

3. Who has released a book titled “9 Incredible years of Haryana Government: Emergence of a New and Vibrant Haryana” in Surajkund, Faridabad”

Ans: Jagdeep Dhankhar

Vice President of India, Sh Jagdeep Dhankhar today released a book titled '9 Incredible Years of Haryana Government: Emergence of a New and Vibrant Haryana' at Surajkund, Faridabad in the presence of Haryana Governor, Sh @Dattatreya and Chief Minister Sh @mlkhattar.#DIPRHaryana pic.twitter.com/kEq0Hy3htu

— DPR Haryana (@DiprHaryana) February 3, 2024

4. Who has released the book titled ‘You Can Coach’?

Ans: Siddharth Rajsekar

(Facts: This book interpret how Siddharth was able to plan, introduce and develop one of the biggest communities of trainers, coaches and experts, starting from scratch.)

5. Who has released the Book and Video on “Sagar Parikrama” at Rajkot, Gujarat?

Ans: Parshottam Rupala

This book enlightens the challenges confronted by coastal fishermen, their religion, culture and traditional fisheries inheritance of India. The book also records the Sagar Parikrama Yatra, which is surrounded by various aspects such as marine route, geographical and cultural divergence and notable impacts from 12 phases of journey.

6. Who is the author of the book titled “The Law and Spirituality: Reconnecting the Bond”?

Ans: Seema Singh and Raman Mittal

(Facts: Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar has released the book titled “The Law and Spirituality: Reconnecting the Bond”.

The Book was written by Prof. Raman Mittal and Dr. Seema Singh)

7. Famous poet Prabha Varma has been selected for the Saraswati Samman for the year 2023 for his work in Malayalam language for which novel?

Ans: Roudra Sathwikam

8. Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri launched her book titled “Swallowing the Sun” in which city?

Ans: Mumbai

(Facts: This novel is inspired by her parents and her roots in Maharashtra.

In this book, she highlights women’s empowerment through the protagonist.)

9. Who has released the book “Ek Samandar Mere Andar”?

Ans: Sanjeev Joshi

(Facts: Sanjeev Joshi explores a diverse range of topics, including emotions, experiences, and reflections on life in and beyond the realm of defense.)

10. Who is the author of the book titled ‘The idea of Democracy’?

Ans: Sam Pitroda

(This book gives a comprehensive study of democracy, how it works, the values needed to captured, forces and safety measures which can help in preserving the liberal democracy.)

11. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has released the book ‘Fertilising the future: Bharat’s March Towards Fertilizer self sufficiency’. Who is author of this book?

Ans: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya

(It is written by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister

The Hindi version of the book is titled ‘Urvarak-Atmanirbharta ki Raah‘ )

(Facts: The book “Assam’s Braveheart Lachit Barphukan ” has been published by the state government in English language and translated in 24 Scheme.

Amit Shah- Launched book ‘Assam’s Assam’s Braveheart ‘ )

13. Who is the author of the book titled “From a Car Shed to the Corner Room & beyond?”

Ans: S Raman

It is actually an autobiography of S. Raman, tells hisremarkable journey from an SBI clerk to chairman and MD of Canara bank and a SEBI’s full time member. The book explores the difficulties around challenges involved in profession, personal integrity and financial world’s issues.    

14. Who is the author of the book titled “The Conspiracy to oust me from the Presidency”?

Ans: Gotabaya Rajapaksa

(Facts: This book depicts story of the democratically elected President’s ouster through conspiracies and protest sponsored by foreign parties whichever interested and with contribution of Sri Lankan society’s particular sections.)

15. Who is the author of book titled “The Great Flap of 1942: How the Raj Panicked over a Japanese Non- invasion”?

Ans: Mukund Padmanabhan

Had a fascinating conversation with Author @muk22, who’s also my former Editor, on his new book 'The Great Flap of 1942: How the Raj Panicked over a Japanese Non-invasion'

Do watch the interaction & read the book too:https://t.co/eIHi7eUXVt #WorldBookDay pic.twitter.com/Hbw3yL9x2b

— Nayanima Basu (@NayanimaBasu) April 23, 2024

16. Who Translated the first Magahi Novel ‘Phool Bahadur’ into English?

Ans: Abhay K.

17. Who is the author of the book titled “The Gems of Indian Art”?

Ans: Harish Khullar

(Facts: This book is a comprehensive documentation of an expensive collection of Indian contemporary and modern arts of 20^th century. This 300 pages (approx.) was unveiled by Ministers Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Nitin Gadkari and Shri S. P. S. Baghel marks the essential moment in India’s art section.)

18. ‘An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha Narayan Murthy’ book was authored by:

19. Who is the author of the novel titled ‘Zeba: An Accidental Superhero’?

Ans: Huma Qureshi

20. Who is the Author of book titled “Artificial intelligence and National Security”?

Ans: Anil Chauhan

(Facts: General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has made a declaration in Pune at the literature festival of defence titled, “Kalam and Kavach”. He unveiled his book titled ‘Artificial Intelligence and National Security,’ marking an essential moment in amalgamation of India’s rich cultural inheritance with contemporary national security strategies.)