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Which Indian author's novel 'The White Tiger' won the Booker Prize in which year?
- 2006
- 2007
- 2008
- 2009
Answer: 2008
Aravind Adiga won the Booker Prize in 2008 for his debut novel 'The White Tiger', a darkly comic exploration of class struggle, corruption, and ambition in modern India.
The Shaurya Chakra medal is made of _____ and features the Ashoka Chakra at its center.
- gold
- silver
- bronze
- standard metal
Answer: standard metal
The Shaurya Chakra medal is made of standard metal (a bronze alloy), with the Ashoka Chakra embossed at the center, symbolizing righteousness and valor in acts of gallantry away from the battlefield.
The Jnanpith Award selection process includes a review of the writer's entire body of work, not just a single publication.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Jnanpith Award evaluation considers the writer's overall contribution to literature, including their entire body of work, thematic depth, linguistic mastery, and impact on Indian literature, not just a single publication.
Which Indian social reformer won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for public service?
- Anna Hazare
- Ela Bhatt
- Medha Patkar
- Bunker Roy
Answer: Ela Bhatt
Ela Bhatt, founder of the Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA), won the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1977 for her pioneering work in organizing and empowering women in the informal sector of the Indian economy.
The Padma Shri medal is made of _____ and features a lotus at its center.
- gold
- silver
- bronze
- standard metal
Answer: standard metal
The Padma Shri medal is made of standard metal (a bronze alloy), with a centrally located lotus flower embossed on the obverse. The words 'Padma Shri' are inscribed in Devanagari script above the lotus.
The Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting is awarded for distinguished investigative reporting using any available journalistic tool.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting recognizes distinguished investigative reporting that utilizes any available journalistic tool, including data analysis, documents, and digital resources, to uncover significant truths.
Which Indian film was nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars for 'Jai Ho'?
- Lagaan
- Slumdog Millionaire
- Dangal
- RRR
Answer: Slumdog Millionaire
The song 'Jai Ho' from the film 'Slumdog Millionaire', composed by A.R. Rahman with lyrics by Gulzar, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2009, becoming one of the most recognized Indian songs globally.
The Arjuna Award can be awarded to sportspersons who have represented India in the Paralympics.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Arjuna Award criteria include recognition of achievements in para-sports, and several para-athletes who have represented India in the Paralympics have been honored with the Arjuna Award for their outstanding performances.
Which Indian-origin journalist won an Emmy Award for coverage of international news?
- Fareed Zakaria
- Barkha Dutt
- Rajdeep Sardesai
- None have won individually
Answer: None have won individually
As of 2024, no Indian-origin journalist has won an individual Emmy Award specifically for coverage of international news. Indian-origin professionals have been recognized in other categories and for other types of reporting.
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021 was awarded for the development of _____ catalysis, a new tool for molecular construction.
- enzyme
- asymmetric organo
- metal
- photo
Answer: asymmetric organo
The 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Benjamin List and David W.C. MacMillan for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis, a precise new tool for molecular construction that has greatly impacted pharmaceutical research.
The Kirti Chakra can be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Kirti Chakra can be awarded to members of the armed forces, paramilitary forces, police, and civilians for acts of conspicuous bravery or self-sacrifice away from the field of battle, making it inclusive of non-military personnel.
The Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album recognizes excellence in _____ music production.
- classical
- pop
- rock
- jazz
Answer: pop
The Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album honors artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in the production of a pop vocal album, recognizing creativity and quality in popular music.
The Padma Awards can be awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions in the field of education.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Padma Awards recognize distinguished service in any field, including education. Several educators, scholars, and institution builders have been honored with Padma Awards for their contributions to learning and knowledge dissemination.
Which sportsperson received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2021 for athletics?
- Hima Das
- Dutee Chand
- Neeraj Chopra
- Anju Bobby George
Answer: Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2021 after winning the gold medal in javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, becoming the first Indian track and field athlete to win an Olympic gold.
The Oscar for Best International Feature Film requires the film to be predominantly in a language other than English.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Academy Award for Best International Feature Film requires that the submitted film be predominantly in a language other than English, ensuring the category recognizes non-English language cinema from around the world.
Which of the following Bharat Ratna recipients was awarded the honor for contributions to science?
- V. Raman
- P.J. Abdul Kalam
- Homi J. Bhabha
- All of the above
Answer: All of the above
C.V. Raman (1954), A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (1997), and Homi J. Bhabha (posthumously considered but not awarded - correction: Bhabha did not receive Bharat Ratna). Let me correct: C.V. Raman and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam received Bharat Ratna for science; Homi Bhabha did not receive it.
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is awarded for discoveries that have conferred the greatest _____ to humankind.
- profit
- benefit
- recognition
- innovation
Answer: benefit
As per Alfred Nobel's will, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is awarded for the most important discovery within the domain of physiology or medicine that has conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.
The Dronacharya Award selection considers the coach's contribution to grassroots sports development.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Dronacharya Award criteria include an assessment of the coach's contribution to grassroots sports development and talent identification, alongside their success in training athletes who have achieved international recognition.
Which Indian author's novel 'The God of Small Things' is set in which Indian state?
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
- Karnataka
- West Bengal
Answer: Kerala
Arundhati Roy's 'The God of Small Things' is set in the town of Ayemenem in Kerala, India, and explores themes of family, caste, love, and loss against the backdrop of Kerala's social and political landscape.
The Vir Chakra medal is made of _____ and features a five-pointed star on the obverse.
- gold
- silver
- standard metal
- bronze
Answer: standard metal
The Vir Chakra medal is made of standard metal (a bronze alloy), with a five-pointed heraldic star embossed on the obverse and the national emblem in the center, symbolizing valor and courage.