What is the current profession of the young UP woman, Arti, who was conferred the Amal Clooney Women's Empowerment Award by King…

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Question

What is the current profession of the young UP woman, Arti, who was conferred the Amal Clooney Women's Empowerment Award by King Charles III in May 2024?

  1. A. ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) worker
  2. B. Farm labourer
  3. C. Chikan-kari artisan
  4. D. E-rickshaw driver (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — E-rickshaw driver

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is E-rickshaw driver.

Key Points

  • Arti, a young woman from Uttar Pradesh, who works as an e-rickshaw driver, was conferred the Amal Clooney Women's Empowerment Award by King Charles III in May 2024. The award, part of The King's Trust (formerly Prince's Trust) initiatives, recognises young women who have overcome adversity and become empowered and inspiring figures.
  • Her current profession is that of an e-rickshaw driver, making option (D) correct.

Additional Information

  • Arti's story — a woman taking up e-rickshaw driving, a male-dominated occupation, to support herself and her family — made her a symbol of grit and self-reliance.