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The Bharat Ratna was first awarded in the year _____.
- 1947
- 1954
- 1961
- 1972
Answer: 1954
The Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, was instituted on January 2, 1954, and the first recipients were C. Rajagopalachari, S. Radhakrishnan, and C.V. Raman, announced later that year.
The Nobel Prize can be awarded to organizations as well as individuals.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Nobel Peace Prize can be awarded to organizations as well as individuals. Notable organizational recipients include the International Committee of the Red Cross (awarded three times) and the United Nations.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the Fields Medal?
- Under 40 years of age
- Outstanding mathematical achievement
- Citizenship of a specific country
- Promise of future achievement
Answer: Citizenship of a specific country
The Fields Medal has no citizenship requirement; it is awarded based on mathematical excellence and potential, regardless of nationality. The key criteria are age (under 40), outstanding achievement, and future promise.
The Maha Vir Chakra is awarded for acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on _____, at sea, or in the air.
- land
- border
- mountains
- desert
Answer: land
The Maha Vir Chakra is awarded for conspicuous acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea, or in the air, making it applicable across all branches of the armed forces.
Posthumous awards are generally not considered for Padma Awards, except in highly deserving cases.
- True
- False
Answer: True
While Padma Awards are generally not conferred posthumously, exceptions can be made in highly deserving cases where the demise of the proposed awardee has occurred recently (within a year of the nomination).
What is the age limit for eligibility for the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize?
- 35 years
- 40 years
- 45 years
- 50 years
Answer: 45 years
The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is awarded to scientists who are 45 years of age or below as of December 31 of the year preceding the award, recognizing outstanding research contributions.
The Oscar statuette is made of bronze and plated with _____ gold.
- 18-carat
- 20-carat
- 22-carat
- 24-carat
Answer: 24-carat
The Oscar statuette is made of solid bronze and plated with 24-carat gold. It stands 13.5 inches tall and weighs 8.5 pounds, depicting a knight holding a crusader's sword.
The Dronacharya Award was first awarded in the year 1985.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Dronacharya Award was instituted in 1985 by the Government of India to honor outstanding coaches in sports and games, with the first awards conferred that same year.
Which of the following is the prize amount for the Sahitya Akademi Award as of recent years?
- ₹50,000
- ₹1,00,000
- ₹2,00,000
- ₹5,00,000
Answer: ₹1,00,000
The Sahitya Akademi Award carries a cash prize of ₹1,00,000 (one lakh rupees), along with a casket containing an engraved copper plaque and a shawl.
The Nobel Prize medal for Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine features a portrait of _____ on the obverse.
- Isaac Newton
- Alfred Nobel
- Marie Curie
- Albert Einstein
Answer: Alfred Nobel
The Nobel Prize medals for Physics, Chemistry, and Physiology or Medicine feature a left-facing portrait of Alfred Nobel on the obverse, along with his birth and death years in Roman numerals.
The International Booker Prize is awarded annually for a single book translated into English and published in the UK or Ireland.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The International Booker Prize (formerly Man Booker International Prize) is awarded annually for a single book translated into English and published in the UK or Ireland, recognizing the growing importance of translated fiction.
Which war saw the highest number of Param Vir Chakra awards conferred in a single conflict?
- Indo-Pak War 1947
- Indo-Pak War 1965
- Indo-Pak War 1971
- Kargil War 1999
Answer: Indo-Pak War 1971
The Indo-Pak War of 1971 saw the highest number of Param Vir Chakra awards (4) conferred in a single conflict, recognizing extraordinary acts of bravery during the liberation of Bangladesh.
A.R. Rahman won _____ Grammy Awards for the soundtrack of 'Slumdog Millionaire' in 2010.
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
Answer: Two
A.R. Rahman won two Grammy Awards in 2010 for the 'Slumdog Millionaire' soundtrack: Best Compilation Soundtrack Album and Best Song Written for a Motion Picture for 'Jai Ho'.
The Arjuna Award is presented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Arjuna Award is indeed presented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, as part of the National Sports Awards ceremony held annually.
Which Indian economist won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences?
- Amartya Sen
- Manmohan Singh
- Raghuram Rajan
- Arvind Subramanian
Answer: Amartya Sen
Amartya Sen won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1998 for his contributions to welfare economics, particularly his work on famine, poverty, and social choice theory.
The Padma Awards committee is constituted by the _____ of India every year.
- Prime Minister
- President
- Home Minister
- Vice President
Answer: Prime Minister
The Padma Awards Committee is constituted by the Prime Minister of India every year. The committee submits its recommendations to the Prime Minister and the President for final approval.
The Pulitzer Prize for Public Service is awarded to newspapers or news organizations, not individuals.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Pulitzer Prize for Public Service is unique in that it is awarded to a newspaper, magazine, or news organization (not an individual) and is represented by a gold medal, recognizing meritorious public service through journalism.
Which sportsperson has won the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award the most times?
- Virat Kohli
- Sachin Tendulkar
- P.V. Sindhu
- No one has won it more than once
Answer: No one has won it more than once
The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (now Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna) is awarded only once to a sportsperson in their career. No individual has received it multiple times.
The Sahitya Akademi Award was instituted in the year _____.
- 1947
- 1954
- 1961
- 1972
Answer: 1954
The Sahitya Akademi Award was instituted in 1954 by the Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, to recognize outstanding literary works in Indian languages.
Satyajit Ray received an Honorary Academy Award in 1992.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray was awarded an Honorary Academy Award (Oscar) in 1992 for his rare mastery of the art of motion pictures and profound humanitarian outlook, shortly before his death.