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- Question
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
- Correct Answer
- G.B.Pant Memorial Society
- 1. '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
- 2. 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
- 3. 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 Discuss
- 4. 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
- 5. 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
- 6. Durand Cup is associated with the game of
Options- A. Badminton
- B. Volleyball
- C. Football
- D. Hockey Discuss
- 7. Moortidevi Award is presented for contribution to _____
Options- A. Literature
- B. Arts
- C. Science
- D. Peace Discuss
- 8. Which Indian Anti Hunger activist will be honoured with the 2017 Queen?s Young Leaders award ?
Options- A. Sachin Bansal
- B. Anil Agarwal
- C. Ankit Kawatra
- D. Kunal Bahl Discuss
- 9. Who was the first Indian to be honoured with a lifetime achivement Oscar award
Options- A. Salim Ali
- B. Pandit Ravi Shankar
- C. Satyajit Roy
- D. Bachchendri pal Discuss
- 10. The Prestigious 'Ramanujan Mathematics Award' at Eighth National Mathematical Convention on January 28, 2014, was awarded to
Options- A. Mr. Sushanta Kumar
- B. Mr. Anand Kumar
- C. Mr. Vinod Kumar Singh
- D. None of the above Discuss
Honours and Awards problems
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Correct Answer: Protection of environment
Correct Answer: Kraft general foods
Correct Answer: Keshav Krishna
Explanation:
Dr. 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.
Correct Answer: Moorti Devi Award
Correct Answer: Turning point
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
Correct Answer: Ankit Kawatra
Explanation:
Indian anti-hunger activist Ankit Kawatra has honoured with the 2017 Queen?s Young Leaders award for his exceptional work in transforming the lives of others. Kawatra is among the 60 others from all 53 Commonwealth countries to be felicitated with the prestigious award by Queen Elizabeth (II) at a ceremony in Buckingham Palace in London on June 29, 2017. The honourees will also undergo a year-long mentoring and online learning by the University of Cambridge to build leadership capabilities and better their work towards the communities. He is the founder of Feeding India, a not-for profit organization that works towards solving problems of hunger, malnutrition and food wastage, mainly by redistributing extra food from restaurants, canteens, households, corporates etc. to help people in need.
Correct Answer: Satyajit Roy
Correct Answer: Mr. Anand Kumar
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