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Which of the following is NOT a Param Vir Chakra recipient from the Kargil War?
- Captain Vikram Batra
- Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey
- Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari
- Major Somnath Sharma
Answer: Major Somnath Sharma
Major Somnath Sharma was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, awarded posthumously for bravery in the 1947 Indo-Pak War, not the Kargil War (1999). The other three were Kargil War heroes.
The Oscar for Best Picture is the only category where all Academy members can vote.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Academy Award for Best Picture is unique in that all voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences can vote, whereas most other categories are voted on only by members of specific branches.
The Arjuna Award selection committee includes a representative from the _____ Commission of India.
- Election
- Union Public Service
- Sports Authority
- National Human Rights
Answer: Sports Authority
The Arjuna Award selection committee typically includes a representative from the Sports Authority of India (SAI), ensuring technical expertise and institutional knowledge in evaluating sporting achievements.
The Bharat Ratna award can be recommended by the Prime Minister directly to the President.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Prime Minister of India can directly recommend names for the Bharat Ratna to the President, bypassing the usual nomination process, reflecting the award's supreme status and the Prime Minister's advisory role.
The Padma Awards nomination period typically runs from _____ to September each year.
- January
- March
- May
- July
Answer: May
The nomination period for Padma Awards usually opens in May and closes in September each year, allowing time for the Padma Awards Committee to review recommendations before the Republic Day announcements.
The Nobel Prize in Physics can be shared by a maximum of three recipients in a single year.
- True
- False
Answer: True
According to Nobel Foundation rules, a Nobel Prize can be divided between two works, and each work can be produced by up to three individuals, meaning a maximum of three recipients can share a single Nobel Prize category in one year.
The Grammy Award for Album of the Year is considered the most prestigious award in the _____ industry.
- film
- music
- television
- publishing
Answer: music
The Grammy Award for Album of the Year is widely regarded as the most prestigious honor in the music industry, recognizing artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in album production.
The Padma Awards can be awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions in the field of space research.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Padma Awards recognize distinguished service in any field, including space research. Several scientists and engineers from ISRO have been honored with Padma Awards for their contributions to India's space program.
Which sportsperson received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2022 for wrestling?
- Sushil Kumar
- Bajrang Punia
- Vinesh Phogat
- Ravi Kumar Dahiya
Answer: Ravi Kumar Dahiya
Ravi Kumar Dahiya, who won silver at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2022 for his outstanding achievements in wrestling, continuing India's tradition of excellence in the sport.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is presented in a ceremony held in _____, India.
- Mumbai
- Kolkata
- New Delhi
- Chennai
Answer: New Delhi
The Sahitya Akademi Award ceremony is typically held in New Delhi, the capital of India, where the Sahitya Akademi headquarters is located, though occasional ceremonies may be held in other cities.
The Oscar for Best Animated Feature was introduced in the year 2001.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Academy Award for Best Animated Feature was introduced in 2001, with 'Shrek' being the first winner. The category was created to recognize the growing artistic and technical achievements in animated filmmaking.
Which of the following Bharat Ratna recipients was awarded the honor for contributions to music?
- Ravi Shankar
- Lata Mangeshkar
- Bismillah Khan
- All of the above
Answer: All of the above
Ravi Shankar (1999), Lata Mangeshkar (2001), and Bismillah Khan (2001) were all awarded the Bharat Ratna for their exceptional contributions to Indian music, recognizing their mastery and influence in their respective genres.
The Nobel Prize in Peace is awarded by the _____ Committee in Oslo.
- Norwegian Nobel
- Swedish Peace
- International Peace
- Oslo Peace
Answer: Norwegian Nobel
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, a five-member committee appointed by the Norwegian Parliament (Storting), as specified in Alfred Nobel's will.
The Dronacharya Award can be awarded to coaches who have trained sportspersons at the junior level only.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The Dronacharya Award requires that coaches have trained sportspersons who have achieved success at the senior international level (Olympics, World Championships, etc.), not just at junior or national levels.
Which Indian author's novel 'Midnight's Children' explores the theme of:
- Partition of India
- Green Revolution
- Economic Liberalization
- Digital Revolution
Answer: Partition of India
Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children' (1981) explores the theme of India's Partition and independence through magical realism, following the lives of children born at the exact moment of India's independence.
The Param Vir Chakra can be awarded for acts of gallantry performed during _____ operations.
- wartime
- peacetime
- humanitarian
- all of the above
Answer: wartime
The Param Vir Chakra is specifically awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy during wartime operations, distinguishing it from peacetime gallantry awards like the Ashoka Chakra.
The Jnanpith Award selection process involves input from literary critics and scholars across India.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Jnanpith Award selection process includes evaluations by literary critics, scholars, and experts from across India, ensuring a comprehensive and informed assessment of candidates' contributions to Indian literature.
Which Indian social entrepreneur won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for innovative community development?
- Ela Bhatt
- Vandana Shiva
- Arunachalam Muruganantham
- Bunker Roy
Answer: Bunker Roy
Bunker Roy won the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2010 for his innovative work in establishing the Barefoot College, which empowers rural communities, especially women, through sustainable development and skill training.
The Padma Vibhushan medal is suspended from a _____-colored ribbon with a central white stripe.
- pink
- purple
- white
- orange
Answer: pink
The Padma Vibhushan medal is suspended from a pink-colored ribbon with a central white stripe, distinguishing it from other Padma Awards. The ribbon design is an integral part of the award's visual identity.
The Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting is awarded for distinguished example of breaking news reporting.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting recognizes a distinguished example of breaking news reporting, including the use of digital tools, that conveys the story as it unfolds with clarity, accuracy, and impact.