TestCloud
Prep • Practice • Perform
Log In

Veteran Journalist and Editor Kumar Ketkar Passes Away.

Obituary | Dated: 07 Feb 2026

Veteran journalist, author, and Rajya Sabha MP Kumar Ketkar passed away at the age of 79. He was a renowned figure in Marathi and English journalism, having served as the Chief Editor of the Loksatta newspaper. He was known for his incisive political analysis.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He was a member of the Congress party.
  • He received the Padma Shri award in 2001.
  • He authored several books on politics and social issues.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Person: Kumar Ketkar.
  • Field: Journalism.
  • Paper: Loksatta.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Kumar Ketkar, who passed away recently, was a distinguished personality in which field?

Correct Answer: Journalism

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Journalism

  • Press Freedom Rank – 161 (2023)
  • Press Council – Statutory Body