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The Arjuna Award was originally called the 'National Sports Award'.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The Arjuna Award has always been known by that name since its inception in 1961. It was not renamed from any other title; it was established specifically to honor Arjuna-like excellence in sports.
Which Indian-origin actress won an Emmy Award for her role in a television series?
- Priyanka Chopra
- Mindy Kaling
- Padma Lakshmi
- None have won individually
Answer: None have won individually
As of 2024, no Indian-origin actress has won an individual Emmy Award for acting. However, Indian-origin professionals have won Emmys in technical and production categories.
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2014 was awarded for the invention of _____ LEDs, enabling bright and energy-saving white light.
- Red
- Green
- Blue
- Yellow
Answer: Blue
The 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano, and Shuji Nakamura for inventing efficient blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which enabled the creation of bright, energy-saving white light sources.
The Maha Vir Chakra ribbon has a central orange stripe flanked by purple bands.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The Maha Vir Chakra ribbon is half white and half orange, with no purple bands. The Param Vir Chakra has a purple ribbon with orange stripes, while the Maha Vir Chakra has a distinct half-and-half design.
Which of the following scientists won the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize before winning a Nobel Prize?
- V. Raman
- Har Gobind Khorana
- Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
- None of the above
Answer: None of the above
None of the Indian Nobel laureates won the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize before their Nobel. C.V. Raman won the Nobel before the Bhatnagar Prize was instituted; Khorana and Ramakrishnan worked primarily abroad.
Ricky Kej won a Grammy Award in the _____ category for his album 'Winds of Samsara'.
- Best World Music Album
- Best New Age Album
- Best Global Music Album
- Best Instrumental Album
Answer: Best New Age Album
Indian composer Ricky Kej won the Grammy Award for Best New Age Album in 2015 for 'Winds of Samsara', a collaborative album with South African flautist Wouter Kellerman.
The Padma Awards can be revoked by the President of India in case of misconduct by the awardee.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The President of India has the authority to annul or revoke a Padma Award if the recipient is later found guilty of misconduct, bringing disrepute to the honor. This provision ensures the integrity of the awards.
Which badminton player received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2016?
- Saina Nehwal
- P.V. Sindhu
- Jwala Gutta
- Ashwini Ponnappa
Answer: P.V. Sindhu
P.V. Sindhu received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2016 after winning the silver medal at the Rio Olympics, becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in badminton.
The Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, its highest honor, is limited to _____ living fellows at any time.
- 21
- 31
- 41
- 51
Answer: 21
The Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, the highest honor conferred by the Akademi, is restricted to a maximum of 21 living fellows at any given time, recognizing eminent writers and scholars.
A.R. Rahman is the first Indian to win two Oscars in a single night.
- True
- False
Answer: True
A.R. Rahman won two Academy Awards in 2009 for 'Slumdog Millionaire': Best Original Score and Best Original Song ('Jai Ho'), becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat in a single ceremony.
Which musician was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2001?
- Ravi Shankar
- Lata Mangeshkar
- Bismillah Khan
- Zakir Hussain
Answer: Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar, the legendary playback singer known as the 'Nightingale of India', was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2001 for her unparalleled contribution to Indian music.
The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held at the _____ in Oslo.
- Oslo City Hall
- Norwegian Parliament
- University of Oslo
- Royal Palace
Answer: Oslo City Hall
The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held annually at Oslo City Hall on December 10, unlike other Nobel Prizes which are awarded in Stockholm. The ceremony is attended by the Norwegian Royal Family.
The Dronacharya Award includes a bronze statue of Guru Dronacharya arching an arrow.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Recipients of the Dronacharya Award receive a bronze statue depicting Guru Dronacharya in an archery pose, symbolizing excellence in coaching and mentorship in sports.
Kiran Desai won the Booker Prize for which novel?
- Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard
- The Inheritance of Loss
- The Heritage of Loss
- Loss and Legacy
Answer: The Inheritance of Loss
Kiran Desai won the Booker Prize in 2006 for 'The Inheritance of Loss', a novel exploring themes of globalization, migration, and identity set in the Himalayas and New York.
The Param Vir Chakra was designed by _____, wife of Captain (later Major) Hira Lal Atal.
- Savitri Bai Khanolkar
- Eve Saville
- Uma Shankar Dixit
- Nandini Satpathy
Answer: Savitri Bai Khanolkar
Savitri Bai Khanolkar (born Eve Yvonne Maday de Maros), a Hungarian-born Indian, designed the Param Vir Chakra medal. She was married to Captain Hira Lal Atal of the Indian Army.
The Jnanpith Award is the oldest and highest literary award in India.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Instituted in 1961 and first awarded in 1965, the Jnanpith Award is India's oldest and highest literary honor, recognizing outstanding contribution to Indian literature.
Which Indian social activist won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for community leadership?
- Medha Patkar
- Anna Hazare
- Ela Bhatt
- All of the above
Answer: All of the above
Medha Patkar (2002), Anna Hazare (1992), and Ela Bhatt (1977) have all won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for their exceptional community leadership and social work in India.
The Padma Awards nomination portal is managed by the _____ Secretariat.
- Prime Minister's
- President's
- Home Ministry
- Culture Ministry
Answer: President's
The Padma Awards nomination process is managed through the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's Secretariat) website, where citizens can submit recommendations for deserving candidates.
The Pulitzer Prize for Photography was discontinued and merged into other categories.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Pulitzer Prize for Photography was split into two categories (Feature Photography and Breaking News Photography) in 1968, and later restructured. In 2012, it was renamed as Pulitzer Prize for Photography and later integrated into broader visual journalism categories.
Resul Pookutty won an Oscar for which film?
- Lagaan
- Slumdog Millionaire
- Dangal
- RRR
Answer: Slumdog Millionaire
Sound designer Resul Pookutty won the Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing for 'Slumdog Millionaire' in 2009, sharing the honor with Ian Tapp and Richard Pryke.