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The only Prime Minister to receive Bharat Ratna while in office was _____.
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Indira Gandhi
- Rajiv Gandhi
- None
Answer: None
No Prime Minister has received the Bharat Ratna while in office. Jawaharlal Nehru received it posthumously in 1955, Indira Gandhi in 1971 (while in office - correction: she was PM then), Rajiv Gandhi posthumously. Correction: Indira Gandhi did receive it in 1971 while serving as PM.
The Arjuna Award selection committee includes former Olympic medalists and sports administrators.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Arjuna Award selection committee typically comprises eminent sportspersons, including former Olympic medalists, sports administrators, and experts, appointed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Which Indian-origin journalist won an Emmy Award for coverage of the 2008 Mumbai attacks?
- Barkha Dutt
- Rajdeep Sardesai
- Sreenivasan Jain
- None won individually
Answer: None won individually
While Indian media provided extensive coverage of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, no individual Indian-origin journalist won an Emmy specifically for that coverage. International news networks received recognition for their reporting.
The Nobel Prize medal for Literature features an image of _____ sitting under a laurel tree.
- Alfred Nobel
- A young man listening to a muse
- A goddess of wisdom
- A writer with a pen
Answer: A young man listening to a muse
The Nobel Prize medal for Literature depicts a young man sitting under a laurel tree, listening to and recording the song of the Muse, symbolizing inspiration and literary creation.
The Maha Vir Chakra can be awarded to members of the paramilitary forces.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Maha Vir Chakra can be awarded to members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, as well as paramilitary forces and reserve forces for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy.
Which of the following fields is NOT covered under the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize categories?
- Mathematical Sciences
- Earth Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Medical Sciences
Answer: Social Sciences
The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize covers seven categories: Biological, Chemical, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary, Engineering, Mathematical, Medical, and Physical Sciences. Social Sciences is not included.
Indian-American singer _____ won a Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album in 2023 for 'This Moment'.
- Norah Jones
- Anoushka Shankar
- Priya Darshini
- Shreya Ghoshal
Answer: Priya Darshini
Correction: As of 2024, no Indian-American singer has won Best Global Music Album for 'This Moment'. Anoushka Shankar has been nominated multiple times. This question needs factual verification. Let me correct: Ricky Kej won Grammy for Best New Age Album for 'Winds of Samsara' in 2015.
The Padma Awards are conferred without any distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex.
- True
- False
Answer: True
As per official guidelines, Padma Awards are conferred without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex. However, government servants (except doctors and scientists) are generally not eligible.
Which cricketer was the first to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Kapil Dev
- Sourav Ganguly
- Rahul Dravid
Answer: Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 1997-98, becoming the first cricketer to be honored with India's highest sporting accolade.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is presented annually on _____, the birth anniversary of a famous poet.
- December 7
- February 28
- April 14
- October 2
Answer: December 7
The Sahitya Akademi Award is traditionally presented on December 7, the birth anniversary of India's first Deputy Prime Minister and renowned poet, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Correction: Actually, it's presented on various dates; the award ceremony is usually held in February. The correct answer should be that there's no fixed date tied to a poet's birthday.
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Indian-origin scientists twice.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Two Indian-origin scientists have won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Har Gobind Khorana (1968, for genetic code research) and Venkatraman Ramakrishnan (2009, for ribosome structure studies).
Which Indian author won the Booker Prize for the novel 'The White Tiger'?
- Aravind Adiga
- Kiran Desai
- Salman Rushdie
- Vikram Seth
Answer: Aravind Adiga
Aravind Adiga won the Booker Prize in 2008 for his debut novel 'The White Tiger', a darkly humorous exploration of class struggle and corruption in modern India.
The Param Vir Chakra ribbon is _____ in color with two small stripes of orange in the center.
- Purple
- Green
- Blue
- Red
Answer: Purple
The Param Vir Chakra ribbon is purple in color with two small orange stripes in the center. The purple color symbolizes valor and sacrifice, while orange represents courage and determination.
The Jnanpith Award can be awarded to writers of any Indian language listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The Jnanpith Award is not restricted to Eighth Schedule languages. It can be awarded to authors writing in any of the 22 languages recognized by the Bharatiya Jnanpith, which includes some languages not in the Eighth Schedule.
Which Indian film was the first to win an Oscar in the Best Documentary Short Subject category?
- Writing with Fire
- Period. End of Sentence.
- Smile Pinki
- None of the above
Answer: Period. End of Sentence.
Period. End of Sentence., a documentary short about menstrual hygiene in rural India, won the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject in 2019. It was produced by Guneet Monga and directed by Rayka Zehtabchi.
The Arjuna Award was renamed as _____ in 2021 for para-sports categories.
- No renaming
- Para Arjuna Award
- Divyang Arjuna Award
- Special Arjuna Award
Answer: No renaming
The Arjuna Award was not renamed for para-sports; however, the selection criteria were revised to ensure equal recognition for para-athletes. The award name remains the same for both able-bodied and para-sports categories.
Foreign nationals are eligible to receive the Bharat Ratna award.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Foreign nationals are eligible for the Bharat Ratna. Notable foreign recipients include Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (1987) and Nelson Mandela (1990), recognizing their exceptional service to humanity.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is often considered Asia's equivalent of which global award?
- Oscar
- Nobel Prize
- Grammy
- Pulitzer
Answer: Nobel Prize
The Ramon Magsaysay Award, established in 1957, is often regarded as Asia's Nobel Prize. It honors individuals and organizations in Asia who have demonstrated exceptional courage and creativity in addressing societal challenges.
The Padma Awards were suspended during the years _____ due to political reasons.
- 1977-1980
- 1992-1995
- 1969-1972
- 1984-1987
Answer: 1977-1980
The Padma Awards were suspended briefly during 1977-1980 when the Janata Party government came to power, citing concerns about the awards being misused for political purposes. They were reinstated in 1980.
The Nobel Prize in Literature can be awarded posthumously.
- True
- False
Answer: False
According to Nobel Foundation statutes, a prize cannot be awarded posthumously unless the recipient dies after the announcement but before the ceremony. This rule applies to all Nobel categories including Literature.