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The Bharat Ratna award was first awarded to a scientist in the year _____.
- 1954
- 1961
- 1972
- 1984
Answer: 1954
C.V. Raman became the first scientist to receive the Bharat Ratna in 1954, the same year the award was instituted, recognizing his Nobel Prize-winning work on light scattering and the Raman Effect.
The Jnanpith Award selection process maintains _____ regarding the names of jury members.
- transparency
- confidentiality
- publicity
- openness
Answer: confidentiality
The Jnanpith Award selection process maintains strict confidentiality regarding the names of jury members and deliberation details to ensure impartiality and protect evaluators from external pressures.
Which Indian-origin scientist won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for work on the genetic code?
- V. Raman
- Har Gobind Khorana
- Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
- Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
Answer: Har Gobind Khorana
Har Gobind Khorana, an Indian-American biochemist, shared the 1968 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Marshall W. Nirenberg and Robert W. Holley for their interpretation of the genetic code and its function in protein synthesis.
The Wolf Prize, often considered a precursor to the Nobel Prize, is awarded in which country?
- Sweden
- Israel
- Switzerland
- Norway
Answer: Israel
The Wolf Prize is awarded annually by the Wolf Foundation in Israel in Agriculture, Chemistry, Mathematics, Medicine, Physics, and Arts, recognizing outstanding achievements that benefit humanity and foster friendly relations among peoples.
The Crafoord Prize is awarded in fields NOT covered by the Nobel Prizes. Which of the following is a Crafoord Prize category?
- Mathematics
- Astronomy and Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Environmental Science
Answer: Astronomy and Mathematics
The Crafoord Prize, established by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, is awarded in disciplines not covered by Nobel Prizes: Astronomy and Mathematics, Geosciences, Biosciences (particularly ecology), and Polyarthritis research.
Which of the following is a category of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize?
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Engineering Sciences
- Law
Answer: Engineering Sciences
Engineering Sciences is one of the seven categories of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, which also includes Biological, Chemical, Earth/Atmospheric/Ocean/Planetary, Mathematical, Medical, and Physical Sciences.
The Bharat Ratna award was first awarded to a foreign national in the year _____.
- 1987
- 1990
- 1999
- 2001
Answer: 1987
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, also known as Frontier Gandhi, became the first foreign national to receive the Bharat Ratna in 1987, recognizing his contributions to India's freedom struggle and his advocacy for non-violence.
The Bharat Ratna medal is suspended from a _____-colored silk ribbon.
- white
- saffron
- green
- blue
Answer: white
The Bharat Ratna medal is suspended from a white silk ribbon, allowing it to be worn around the neck. The simple, dignified design reflects the award's status as India's highest civilian honor.
The Bharat Ratna award was first awarded to a woman in the year _____.
- 1971
- 1984
- 1997
- 2001
Answer: 1971
Indira Gandhi became the first woman to receive the Bharat Ratna in 1971, recognizing her leadership as Prime Minister during the Bangladesh Liberation War and her contributions to Indian politics.
The Jnanpith Award was instituted by the _____ Trust.
- Sahitya Akademi
- Bharatiya Jnanpith
- Indian Literature
- National Book
Answer: Bharatiya Jnanpith
The Jnanpith Award was instituted in 1961 by the Bharatiya Jnanpith, a literary and research organization founded by the Sahu Jain family, publishers of The Times of India group.
Which Indian-origin scientist won the Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of the scattering of light?
- V. Raman
- S. Chandrasekhar
- Homi J. Bhabha
- Satyendra Nath Bose
Answer: C.V. Raman
Sir C.V. Raman won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his work on the scattering of light and the discovery of the Raman Effect, which demonstrated that light changes wavelength when it passes through a transparent medium.
The Templeton Prize is awarded for progress in which domain?
- Science and Technology
- Religion and Spirituality
- Literature and Arts
- Social Justice
Answer: Religion and Spirituality
The Templeton Prize honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions to affirming life's spiritual dimension, whether through insight, discovery, or practical works that promote spiritual progress.
The MacArthur Fellowship, commonly known as the 'Genius Grant', is awarded in which country?
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Canada
- Australia
Answer: United States
The MacArthur Fellowship is awarded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in the United States to individuals who show exceptional creativity and promise for important future advances in their fields.
The Bharat Ratna award was first awarded to a sportsperson in the year _____.
- 2001
- 2014
- 2019
- 2021
Answer: 2014
Sachin Tendulkar became the first sportsperson to receive the Bharat Ratna in 2014, recognizing his unparalleled contributions to cricket and his role as an inspiration to millions of Indians.
Which of the following is NOT a category of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize?
- Biological Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Physical Sciences
Answer: Social Sciences
Social Sciences is not a category of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize. The award covers seven categories: Biological, Chemical, Earth/Atmospheric/Ocean/Planetary, Engineering, Mathematical, Medical, and Physical Sciences.
The Bharat Ratna medal is made of _____ and features a sunburst design on the obverse.
- gold
- silver
- toned bronze
- standard metal
Answer: toned bronze
The Bharat Ratna medal is crafted from toned bronze, shaped like a peepal leaf, with a sunburst design and the words 'Bharat Ratna' inscribed in Devanagari script on the obverse, symbolizing radiance and honor.
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 Nobel Prize in Physics 2017 was awarded for the first direct detection of _____ waves.
- electromagnetic
- gravitational
- sound
- radio
Answer: gravitational
The 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Rainer Weiss, Barry C. Barish, and Kip S. Thorne for the first direct detection of gravitational waves, confirming a major prediction of Einstein's general theory of relativity.
Which of the following is a requirement for the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize?
- Recipient must be working in India
- Recipient must have a PhD
- Recipient must be under 40
- Recipient must have international publications
Answer: Recipient must be working in India
A key requirement for the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is that the recipient must be working in India in a research institution, university, or industry. The award recognizes contributions made within the country.
Which Indian author was the first to be shortlisted for the Booker Prize?
- R.K. Narayan
- Anita Desai
- Salman Rushdie
- Arundhati Roy
Answer: Anita Desai
Anita Desai was the first Indian author to be shortlisted for the Booker Prize, with her novel 'Clear Light of Day' in 1980. She was shortlisted three times before Salman Rushdie won in 1981.