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  • Question
  • Who has won the ACJ Award for Investigative Journalism?


  • Options
  • A. Veena George
  • B. Nileena M S
  • C. Nidhi Razdan
  • D. Shereen Bhan

  • Correct Answer
  • Nileena M S 

    Explanation
    The article titled 'Coalgate 2.0' authored by Nileena M S and published in The Caravan magazine in March 2018 has won the ACJ Award for Investigative Journalism, 2018. The award, which comprises a trophy, a citation, and Rs. 2,00,000 cash prize. It was presented to the winner by John Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief of Bloomberg News, who was the chief guest at the journalism school's annual convocation ceremony. On 3rd May, the final jury comprising Gopalkrishna Gandhi, Nilita Vachani and Dr A R Venkatachalapathy unanimously decided on Nileena's work as the winner. The article is has been recognised for its detailed, exhaustive and persuasive investigation and its clear exposition. It also met the criteria of what comprises a solid work of investigative journalism, combining extensive research uncovering new evidence to reveal a truth, hitherto unknown to most, and of essential public interest.

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    • Options
    • A. Kasaav
    • B. Alifa
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    • Options
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    • C. Romesh Thapar
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    • Options
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    • Options
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    • D. 7.8%
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    • Options
    • A. Brazil
    • B. Germany
    • C. Singapore
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    • Options
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    • Options
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    • Options
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    • Options
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    • Options
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