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- Question
Who has been selected for the 2016 National Geoscience Award in the field of geo-environmental studies?
Options- A. Keshav Krishna
- B. Ashok Kumar Singhvi
- C. P.V. Joseph
- D. Vishnu Deo Sai
- Correct Answer
- Keshav Krishna
ExplanationDr. A Keshav Krishna, a scientist at the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), has been selected for 2016 National Geoscience Award by the Ministry of Mines in the field of Geo-environmental studies in applied geosciences.
- 1. Which of the following awards was conferred upon Smt. Aruna Asaf Ali for her role in the welfare of adult and women
Options- A. Kalinga Prize
- B. UNESCo Literacy Award
- C. Tagore Literacy Award
- D. Moorti Devi Award Discuss
- 2. The UNESCO's ' Prix Jules Verne ' prize has been given to which of the following serials of Doordarshan
Options- A. Eye Witness
- B. Surabhi
- C. The World of the week
- D. Turning point Discuss
- 3. The recipient of the first ' Moortidevi literacy Award ' is
Options- A. Masud hussain Khan
- B. Swami Siva balayogi
- C. C.K Nagaraja Rao
- D. Ramanlal Joshi Discuss
- 4. Which international Airport Ltd has bagged the National Award for 'Excellence' in Energy Management ?
Options- A. New Delhi
- B. Lucknow
- C. Hyderabad
- D. Mumbai Discuss
- 5. Who has become the 1st woman player from Jharkhand who has been awarded Dhyan Chand Award 2017 ?
Options- A. Poonam Rani
- B. Samurai Tete
- C. Monika Malik
- D. Navjot Kaur Discuss
- 6. The World Food Prize is given by which of the following Organisations/World bodies
Options- A. UNICEF
- B. Kraft general foods
- C. FAO
- D. UNDP Discuss
- 7. 'Goldman Awards' are given for outstanding contribution in which of the following fields
Options- A. Population Control
- B. Popularization of Science
- C. Conservation of Energy
- D. Protection of environment Discuss
- 8. Which of the following societies has instituted an award for an Outstanding Parliamentarian
Options- A. Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation
- B. R.D.Birla Samarak Kosh
- C. G.B.Pant Memorial Society
- D. Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies Discuss
- 9. Durand Cup is associated with the game of
Options- A. Badminton
- B. Volleyball
- C. Football
- D. Hockey Discuss
- 10. Moortidevi Award is presented for contribution to _____
Options- A. Literature
- B. Arts
- C. Science
- D. Peace Discuss
Honours and Awards problems
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Correct Answer: Moorti Devi Award
Correct Answer: Turning point
Correct Answer: C.K Nagaraja Rao
Correct Answer: Hyderabad
Correct Answer: Samurai Tete
Explanation:
The Apex body for The national sport Hockey India pitched Jharkhand's Samurai Tete, former Team India skipper, for the Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award 2016.
Sumrai Tete is a member of the India women's national field hockey team. She played with the team when it won the Gold at the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games.
Correct Answer: Kraft general foods
Correct Answer: Protection of environment
Correct Answer: G.B.Pant Memorial Society
Correct Answer: Football
Correct Answer: Literature
Explanation:
The Moortidevi Award is an annual literary award in India presented by the Bharatiya Jnanpith organization for a work which emphasizes Indian philosophy and culture. In 2003, the prize included an amount of Rs. 1 lakh (US$1,500), a plaque, a statue of Saraswati, and a shawl. The cash prize was raised to Rs. 2 lakh (US$3,000) in the year 2011 and to Rs.4 lakh (US$5,900) in the year 2013.L
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