Honours and Awards problems
- 1. Which Indian airport has won the 2016 Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the transportation sector under the Aviation category?
Options- A. Delhi International Airport Limited
- B. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
- C. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
- D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport Discuss
Correct Answer: Delhi International Airport Limited
- 2. Who was named as " Wisden?s Leading Cricketer in the World " for 2016 ?
Options- A. M S Dhoni
- B. Musharaf Ali
- C. Virat Kohli
- D. Ashwin Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT
Correct Answer: Virat Kohli
Explanation:
i. India?s Virat Kohli was named Wisden?s Leading Cricketer in the World for 2016.
ii. Kohli had also won the prestigious ?Polly Umrigar award? presented to the ?International Cricketer of the Year? at the BCCI Annual Awards.
iii. Kohli was additionally declared Wisden India Almanack?s Cricketer of the Year for the second time in its 2017 edition.
- 3. Who has won the 2018 DSC Prize for South Asian Literature?
Options- A. Jayant Kaikini
- B. Poonam Khetrapal Singh
- C. Jayant Kaikini
- D. None of the above Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Jayant Kaikini
- 4. Oscar Awards are conferred annually by
Options- A. Academy of Motion Pictures, arts and sciences, USA
- B. Hollywood Foreign Press Association
- C. Government of United States
- D. None Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Academy of Motion Pictures, arts and sciences, USA
- 5. Who among the following received the Nobel Prize Twice in different subjects
Options- A. Madam Curie
- B. Frederic Sanger
- C. Pierre Curie
- D. John Bardeen Discuss
Correct Answer: Madam Curie
- 6. 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
Correct Answer: Indira Gandhi and Qian Xangzhong
- 7. Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in
Options- A. 1976
- B. 1979
- C. 1969
- D. 1971 Discuss
Correct Answer: 1979
- 8. 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
Correct Answer: Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
- 9. 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
Correct Answer: Philippines
- 10. 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
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.
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