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Which Indian-origin writer won an Emmy Award for writing a television episode?
- Mindy Kaling
- Aziz Ansari
- Hasan Minhaj
- None have won for writing
Answer: None have won for writing
As of 2024, no Indian-origin writer has won an Emmy Award specifically for writing a television episode. Indian-origin professionals have been nominated and won in other categories such as producing and technical fields.
The Nobel Prize award ceremony in Stockholm is held at the _____ Concert Hall.
- Royal
- Stockholm
- Konserthuset
- Berwald
Answer: Konserthuset
The Nobel Prize award ceremony for Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, and Economic Sciences is held annually at the Stockholm Concert Hall (Konserthuset) on December 10, followed by a banquet at Stockholm City Hall.
The Ashoka Chakra can be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Ashoka Chakra can be awarded to members of the armed forces, paramilitary forces, police, and civilians for acts of conspicuous bravery or self-sacrifice away from the field of battle, making it inclusive of non-military personnel.
Which of the following fields was added later to the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize categories?
- Mathematical Sciences
- Earth Sciences
- Engineering Sciences
- Medical Sciences
Answer: Engineering Sciences
Engineering Sciences was added as a category to the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in 1971, expanding the original six categories to recognize outstanding research contributions in engineering disciplines within India.
The Grammy Award for Best New Artist recognizes an emerging performer who released their first _____ during the eligibility year.
- single
- album
- music video
- concert
Answer: album
The Grammy Award for Best New Artist honors an emerging performer who releases their first album or recording that establishes their public identity during the eligibility year, recognizing breakthrough talent in the music industry.
The Padma Awards committee includes the Home Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha, and Minister of Culture.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The Padma Awards Committee is constituted by the Prime Minister and typically includes the Cabinet Secretary, Secretary to the President, Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Home Affairs, and four to six eminent persons, not necessarily the Home Minister or Speaker.
Which sportsperson was the first woman to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?
- P.T. Usha
- Karnam Malleswari
- Saina Nehwal
- Mary Kom
Answer: Karnam Malleswari
Karnam Malleswari, the weightlifter who won India's first Olympic medal in weightlifting (bronze at Sydney 2000), was the first woman to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 1999-2000.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is represented by a casket containing an engraved _____ plaque.
- gold
- silver
- copper
- bronze
Answer: copper
The Sahitya Akademi Award includes a casket containing an engraved copper plaque featuring the image of Saraswati, along with a shawl and a cash prize, symbolizing the honor and recognition of literary excellence.
The Oscar for Best International Feature Film was previously called Best Foreign Language Film.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Academy Award for Best International Feature Film was renamed from Best Foreign Language Film in 2020 to be more inclusive and reflective of the global nature of cinema, though the category's purpose remains the same.
Which of the following Bharat Ratna recipients was a freedom fighter and social reformer?
- R. Ambedkar
- Vallabhbhai Patel
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- All of the above
Answer: All of the above
B.R. Ambedkar (1990), Vallabhbhai Patel (1991), and Jawaharlal Nehru (1955) were all awarded the Bharat Ratna for their roles as freedom fighters and social reformers who played pivotal roles in India's independence and nation-building.
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2023 was awarded for discoveries concerning _____, enabling the development of mRNA vaccines.
- DNA replication
- nucleoside base modifications
- protein folding
- cell division
Answer: nucleoside base modifications
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications, which enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.
The Dronacharya Award can be awarded to a coach who has trained sportspersons in multiple sports.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Dronacharya Award criteria do not restrict coaches to a single sport. A coach who has successfully trained athletes in multiple sports and achieved international recognition in any of them can be considered for the award.
Which Indian author's novel 'The Inheritance of Loss' is set in which location?
- Mumbai
- Kolkata
- Kalimpong
- Delhi
Answer: Kalimpong
Kiran Desai's Booker Prize-winning novel 'The Inheritance of Loss' (2006) is primarily set in Kalimpong, a hill station in West Bengal, and explores themes of globalization, migration, and identity against the backdrop of the Gorkhaland movement.
The Vir Chakra ribbon is _____ with a central orange stripe.
- purple
- green
- blue
- half blue half orange
Answer: half blue half orange
The Vir Chakra ribbon is divided equally into two halves: one blue and one orange, with no central stripe. This distinctive design differentiates it from other gallantry awards in the Indian military honors system.
The Jnanpith Award includes a citation written in Sanskrit.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The Jnanpith Award citation is written in the language of the recipient's literary work, not necessarily in Sanskrit. The award recognizes excellence in any of the 22 eligible Indian languages, and the citation reflects this linguistic diversity.
Which Indian activist won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for emergent leadership?
- Arvind Kejriwal
- Kiran Bedi
- Anna Hazare
- Medha Patkar
Answer: Arvind Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership in 2006 for his involvement in the Parivartan movement and his efforts to empower citizens through the Right to Information Act in India.
The Padma Bhushan medal is made of _____ and features a lotus at its center.
- gold
- silver
- bronze
- standard metal
Answer: standard metal
The Padma Bhushan medal is made of standard metal (a bronze alloy), with a centrally located lotus flower embossed on the obverse. The words 'Padma Bhushan' are inscribed in Devanagari script above the lotus.
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is awarded for a distinguished play by an American author.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is awarded annually to an American playwright for a distinguished play, preferably original in its source and dealing with American life, premiered in the United States during the eligibility year.
Which Indian film was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars?
- Hanuman
- Arjun: The Warrior Prince
- Bombay Rose
- No Indian film has been nominated
Answer: No Indian film has been nominated
As of 2024, no Indian-produced animated film has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Indian animation studios have contributed to international productions but not with indigenous nominations.
The Bharat Ratna award was first conferred in the year _____.
- 1947
- 1954
- 1961
- 1972
Answer: 1954
The Bharat Ratna was instituted on January 2, 1954, and the first recipients—C. Rajagopalachari, S. Radhakrishnan, and C.V. Raman—were announced later that year, marking the beginning of India's highest civilian honor.