Award GK Questions for Competitive Exams
Who was the first Indian to receive a Nobel Prize?
(A) Chandra Shekar Venkata Raman
(B) Mother Teresa
(C) Rabindranath Tagore
(D) Dan Shechtman
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
(C) Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore was the first Indian to receive a Nobel Prize. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his collection of poems titled "Gitanjali" (Song Offerings).
Who releases the Human Development Report?
(A) World bank
(B) World economic forum
(C) United Nations
(D) UNCTAD
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Human Development Report (HDR) is released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The report is an annual publication that measures and analyzes various aspects of human development, including factors such as life expectancy, education, and income. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of human development globally and to stimulate dialogue and policy changes to improve human well-being.
Arjuna Award is given to which of the following field?
(A) Literature
(B) Education
(C) Music
(D) Sports
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
(D) Sports
The Arjuna Award is given for outstanding achievements in sports. It is one of the prestigious sports awards in India and is presented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Who wrote "Unhappy India"?
(A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(B) Lala Lajpat Rai
(C) Surrendranath Banerjee
(D) Dadabhai Naoroji
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
(B) Lala Lajpat Rai
"Unhappy India" was written by Lala Lajpat Rai, a prominent Indian author and politician who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. The book was published in 1928 and addressed various issues and challenges facing India during that time, expressing concerns about the impact of British colonial rule.
Who among the following was NOT one of the recipients of Dronacharya Award for the year 2017 ?
(A) R. Gandhi
(B) Prashant Singh
(C) Heera Nand Kataria
(D) Sanjay Chakarvorthy
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The Dronacharya Award is a prestigious sports coaching honor in India, named after a legendary figure from Indian mythology. It is presented annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to recognize outstanding coaches for their contributions to sports. The award is given in two categories: Regular Dronacharya Award for consistent coaching excellence and Lifetime Achievement Dronacharya Award for individuals with a lifelong dedication to coaching and remarkable results. It serves as a recognition of the crucial role coaches play in nurturing athletes and advancing sports in the country.
Which is the best award given in the field of sports?
(A) Bharat Ratna
(B) Rajiv Gandhi Khelral
(C) Dronacharya Award
(D) Arjuna Award
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the former Indian President, received the prestigious Bharat Ratna award in which year?
(A) 1992
(B) 1995
(C) 1997
(D) 1998
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the former Indian President, received the Bharat Ratna award in the year:
(C) 1997
(A) Outstanding contribution to literature
(B) Gallantry by children
(C) Acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy
(D) The most conspicuous bravery or self-sacrifice an land, air or sea but not in the presence of the enemy
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
(D) The most conspicuous bravery or self-sacrifice on land, air, or sea but not in the presence of the enemy.
The Ashoka Chakra is a peacetime military decoration awarded for acts of the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valor or self-sacrifice on land, at sea, or in the air. It is not specific to actions in the presence of the enemy, distinguishing it from some other military decorations.
Dada Saheb Phalke Awards 2019 was given to whom?
(A) Devika Rani
(B) Satyajit Ray
(C) Vinod Khanna
(D) Amitabh Bachchan
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2019 was conferred upon actor Amitabh Bachchan. Therefore, the correct option is:
(D) Amitabh Bachchan
Who among the following has won Sahitya Akademi Award in the creative non-fiction category in English literature?
(A) Amitav Ghosh
(B) Arundhati Roy
(C) Shashi Tharoor
(D) Salman Khurshid
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Writer and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was named among the winners for Sahitya Akademi Awards. He won the prestigious literature award for his novel 'An Era of Darkness' in the creative non-fiction category in English literature. The novel which was published in 2016 describes British rule in India.
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