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- Question
__________________will confer a doctorate on former sprint queen PT Usha, who missed a medal by a whisker at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
Options- A. IIT, Kanpur
- B. IIT, Kharagpur
- C. IIT, Delhi
- D. IIT, Bombay
- Correct Answer
- IIT, Kanpur
ExplanationThe Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur will confer a doctorate on former sprint queen PT Usha, who missed a medal by a whisker at the 1984, Los Angeles Olympics. The degree, Doctor of Science (honoris causa ? a degree awarded as a mark of esteem) will be conferred on June 16 to mark the 50th convocation of the prestigious institute of the country. This is her second doctorate ? in 2002, Kannur University had conferred D.Lit on her.
- 1. Which of the following village has won the 'WATER AWARD' an award instituted by Water Digest ?
Options- A. Govardhan Eco Village
- B. Saranagati Eco Village
- C. New Gokula
- D. New Gokul Farm Discuss
- 2. Raman Megassesay award was established in honour of which of the following country's president ?
Options- A. Thailand
- B. Vietnam
- C. Indonesia
- D. Philippines Discuss
- 3. Who among the following was the first Indian to receive the Templeton Award?
Options- A. Baba amte
- B. Mother teresa
- C. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
- D. Vinoba bhave Discuss
- 4. Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in
Options- A. 1976
- B. 1979
- C. 1969
- D. 1971 Discuss
- 5. The first winner of the UN population award were
Options- A. Ronald reagan and Indira Gandhi
- B. Indira Gandhi and Qian Xangzhong
- C. Qian Xangzhong and Ronald regan
- D. Yuri andropov and Qian Xangzhong Discuss
- 6. Which state gives Mewar award?
Options- A. Rajasthan
- B. Gujarat
- C. Uttar Pradesh
- D. West Bengal Discuss
- 7. What year was the first Oscar Awards ceremony held?
Options- A. 1945
- B. 1929
- C. 1931
- D. 1954 Discuss
- 8. Who were not confirmed with the India's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna for 2018?
Options- A. Bhupen Hazarika
- B. Nanaji Deshmukh
- C. Pranab Mukherjee
- D. Kailash Satyarthi Discuss
- 9. Who has won the Miss India USA 2019 title?
Options- A. Manushi Chhillar
- B. Kim Kumari
- C. Anu Kreethy Vas
- D. Shree Saini Discuss
- 10. Who has chosen for the first "Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar"?
Options- A. Subhash Chandra Bose
- B. Alluri Seetha Ramaraju
- C. Abhinandan Varthaman
- D. None of the above Discuss
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Correct Answer: Govardhan Eco Village
Explanation:
The Govardhan Eco Village of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) at Wada taluka, has received an award instituted by Water Digest, a news portal on water management.
Correct Answer: Philippines
Correct Answer: Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Correct Answer: 1979
Correct Answer: Indira Gandhi and Qian Xangzhong
Correct Answer: Rajasthan
Correct Answer: 1929
Correct Answer: Kailash Satyarthi
Correct Answer: Kim Kumari
Explanation:
Kim Kumari of New Jersey crowned Miss India USA 2019 tite.
Correct Answer: Abhinandan Varthaman
Explanation:
Abhinandan Varthaman who shot down the Pakistan's F-16 jet has chosen for the first "Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar".
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