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The Arjuna Award was originally called the 'National Sports Award'.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The Arjuna Award has always been known by that name since its inception in 1961. It was not renamed from any other title; it was established specifically to honor Arjuna-like excellence in sports.
Which Indian-origin actress won an Emmy Award for her role in a television series?
- Priyanka Chopra
- Mindy Kaling
- Padma Lakshmi
- None have won individually
Answer: None have won individually
As of 2024, no Indian-origin actress has won an individual Emmy Award for acting. However, Indian-origin professionals have won Emmys in technical and production categories.
The Maha Vir Chakra ribbon has a central orange stripe flanked by purple bands.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The Maha Vir Chakra ribbon is half white and half orange, with no purple bands. The Param Vir Chakra has a purple ribbon with orange stripes, while the Maha Vir Chakra has a distinct half-and-half design.
Ricky Kej won a Grammy Award in the _____ category for his album 'Winds of Samsara'.
- Best World Music Album
- Best New Age Album
- Best Global Music Album
- Best Instrumental Album
Answer: Best New Age Album
Indian composer Ricky Kej won the Grammy Award for Best New Age Album in 2015 for 'Winds of Samsara', a collaborative album with South African flautist Wouter Kellerman.
The Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, its highest honor, is limited to _____ living fellows at any time.
- 21
- 31
- 41
- 51
Answer: 21
The Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, the highest honor conferred by the Akademi, is restricted to a maximum of 21 living fellows at any given time, recognizing eminent writers and scholars.
A.R. Rahman is the first Indian to win two Oscars in a single night.
- True
- False
Answer: True
A.R. Rahman won two Academy Awards in 2009 for 'Slumdog Millionaire': Best Original Score and Best Original Song ('Jai Ho'), becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat in a single ceremony.
Which musician was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2001?
- Ravi Shankar
- Lata Mangeshkar
- Bismillah Khan
- Zakir Hussain
Answer: Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar, the legendary playback singer known as the 'Nightingale of India', was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2001 for her unparalleled contribution to Indian music.
The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held at the _____ in Oslo.
- Oslo City Hall
- Norwegian Parliament
- University of Oslo
- Royal Palace
Answer: Oslo City Hall
The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held annually at Oslo City Hall on December 10, unlike other Nobel Prizes which are awarded in Stockholm. The ceremony is attended by the Norwegian Royal Family.
The Dronacharya Award includes a bronze statue of Guru Dronacharya arching an arrow.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Recipients of the Dronacharya Award receive a bronze statue depicting Guru Dronacharya in an archery pose, symbolizing excellence in coaching and mentorship in sports.
Kiran Desai won the Booker Prize for which novel?
- Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard
- The Inheritance of Loss
- The Heritage of Loss
- Loss and Legacy
Answer: The Inheritance of Loss
Kiran Desai won the Booker Prize in 2006 for 'The Inheritance of Loss', a novel exploring themes of globalization, migration, and identity set in the Himalayas and New York.
Which Indian social activist won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for community leadership?
- Medha Patkar
- Anna Hazare
- Ela Bhatt
- All of the above
Answer: All of the above
Medha Patkar (2002), Anna Hazare (1992), and Ela Bhatt (1977) have all won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for their exceptional community leadership and social work in India.
The Padma Awards nomination portal is managed by the _____ Secretariat.
- Prime Minister's
- President's
- Home Ministry
- Culture Ministry
Answer: President's
The Padma Awards nomination process is managed through the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's Secretariat) website, where citizens can submit recommendations for deserving candidates.
Resul Pookutty won an Oscar for which film?
- Lagaan
- Slumdog Millionaire
- Dangal
- RRR
Answer: Slumdog Millionaire
Sound designer Resul Pookutty won the Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing for 'Slumdog Millionaire' in 2009, sharing the honor with Ian Tapp and Richard Pryke.
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.
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.
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.
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.