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Which of the following is a correct statement about the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize?
- It is awarded annually to scientists over 50 years
- It recognizes contributions made in India
- It is open to international scientists
- It includes a cash prize of ₹1 crore
Answer: It recognizes contributions made in India
The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize recognizes outstanding research contributions made in India by scientists who are Indian citizens and working in India. It does not recognize work done abroad or by foreign nationals.
Which para-athlete received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2022?
- Devendra Jhajharia
- Avani Lekhara
- Sumit Antil
- Mariyappan Thangavelu
Answer: Avani Lekhara
Avani Lekhara, the Indian para-shooter who won gold at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020, received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2022, becoming one of the first para-athletes to receive the honor under its renamed title.
Which of the following Bollywood personalities has received the Bharat Ratna?
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Dilip Kumar
- Lata Mangeshkar
- Shah Rukh Khan
Answer: Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar received the Bharat Ratna in 2001 for her unparalleled contribution to Indian music. As of 2024, no male Bollywood actor has been awarded the Bharat Ratna.
Which of the following is a criterion for Booker Prize eligibility?
- Author must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country
- Book must be originally written in English
- Book must be published in the UK or Ireland
- All of the above
Answer: All of the above
For the Booker Prize, the novel must be originally written in English, published in the UK or Ireland during the eligibility year, and the author should be a citizen of a Commonwealth country, Ireland, or Zimbabwe.
Which Indian environmentalist won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for community leadership?
- Sunderlal Bahuguna
- Vandana Shiva
- Rajendra Singh
- Medha Patkar
Answer: Rajendra Singh
Rajendra Singh, known as the 'Waterman of India', won the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2001 for his community-based work in water conservation and harvesting in the arid regions of Rajasthan.
Which Indian film won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature in 2024?
- Writing with Fire
- All That Breathes
- Period. End of Sentence.
- No Indian film has won in this category
Answer: No Indian film has won in this category
As of 2024, no Indian film has won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. 'Writing with Fire' (2022) and 'All That Breathes' (2023) were nominated but did not win in this category.
The International Emmy Awards recognize excellence in television programming produced outside the _____.
- Europe
- Asia
- United States
- Commonwealth
Answer: United States
The International Emmy Awards, presented by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, honor excellence in television programming produced and originally aired outside the United States.
Which of the following institutions is NOT involved in selecting Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize winners?
- CSIR
- Indian National Science Academy
- Department of Science and Technology
- University Grants Commission
Answer: University Grants Commission
The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize selection is managed by CSIR with input from scientific academies and expert committees. The University Grants Commission (UGC) is not directly involved in the selection process.
Which sport is NOT represented among the first five recipients of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?
- Chess
- Billiards
- Cricket
- Athletics
Answer: Athletics
The first five recipients (1991-92 to 1995-96) were Viswanathan Anand (Chess), Geet Sethi (Billiards), Sachin Tendulkar (Cricket), Karnam Malleswari (Weightlifting), and Kunjarani Devi (Weightlifting). Athletics was not represented in this initial group.
Which scientist received the Bharat Ratna for contributions to space research?
- Homi J. Bhabha
- Vikram Sarabhai
- P.J. Abdul Kalam
- V. Raman
Answer: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam received the Bharat Ratna in 1997 for his exceptional contributions to India's space and missile programs, including the development of the SLV-III and Agni missile systems.
Which Indian author's novel 'Midnight's Children' won both the Booker Prize and the Booker of Bookers?
- Arundhati Roy
- Salman Rushdie
- Vikram Seth
- Amitav Ghosh
Answer: Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children' won the Booker Prize in 1981 and was later selected as the 'Booker of Bookers' in 1993 and again as the 'Best of the Booker' in 2008, recognizing it as the best winner in the prize's history.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is named after the former president of which country?
- India
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Thailand
Answer: Philippines
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is named after Ramon Magsaysay, the seventh President of the Philippines (1953-1957), who was known for his integrity, service to the people, and democratic ideals.
Which Indian film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars in 2002?
- Lagaan
- Dil Chahta Hai
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
- Devdas
Answer: Lagaan
The Hindi sports drama 'Lagaan' (2001), directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2002, becoming the third Indian film to receive this honor.
Which category of Emmy Awards recognizes excellence in daytime television programming?
- Primetime Emmy
- Daytime Emmy
- International Emmy
- Sports Emmy
Answer: Daytime Emmy
The Daytime Emmy Awards, presented by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), honor excellence in American daytime television programming, including soap operas, talk shows, and children's programs.
Which of the following is a unique feature of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize?
- It can be awarded posthumously
- It has an age limit of 45 years
- It is awarded only to government scientists
- It includes international researchers
Answer: It has an age limit of 45 years
A distinctive feature of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is its age criterion: recipients must be 45 years or below as of December 31 of the preceding year, encouraging early-career scientific excellence.
Which chess player received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award after its renaming in 2021?
- Viswanathan Anand
- Koneru Humpy
- Pentala Harikrishna
- None - Anand received it before renaming
Answer: None - Anand received it before renaming
Viswanathan Anand received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 1991-92, long before its 2021 renaming. As of 2024, no chess player has received the award under its new name 'Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna'.
Which of the following Bharat Ratna recipients was awarded the honor for contributions to civil service?
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- R. Ambedkar
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- All of the above
Answer: All of the above
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1991, posthumous), B.R. Ambedkar (1990, posthumous), and Jawaharlal Nehru (1955, posthumous) were all awarded Bharat Ratna for their exceptional contributions to nation-building and civil service.
Which Indian author was shortlisted for the Booker Prize for the novel 'The God of Small Things'?
- Arundhati Roy
- Anita Desai
- Kiran Desai
- Jhumpa Lahiri
Answer: Arundhati Roy
Arundhati Roy won (not just shortlisted) the Booker Prize in 1997 for her debut novel 'The God of Small Things', which became an international bestseller and landmark work of Indian literature.
Which Indian journalist won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for his investigative reporting?
- Ravish Kumar
- Barkha Dutt
- P. Sainath
- Rajdeep Sardesai
Answer: P. Sainath
P. Sainath won the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2007 for his compassionate and relentless reporting on rural India and issues affecting the poor, particularly farmers and marginalized communities.
Which Indian film was the first to be submitted for Oscar consideration?
- Mother India
- Pather Panchali
- Do Bigha Zamin
- Madhumati
Answer: Mother India
Mother India (1957) was the first Indian film officially submitted for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1958, though India's formal submission process began later. Correction: India's first official submission was 'Mother India' in 1957 for the 1958 ceremony.