Awards and Honors GK Questions
Which is India's highest civilian award?
(A) National Award
(B) Padma Bhushan
(C) Padma Vibushan
(D) Bharat Ratna
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of the country. It is awarded in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavour.
Which is India's highest civilian honor?
(A) Ashoka Chakra
(B) Padma bhushan
(C) Padma Sri
(D) Bharat Ratna
Correct Answer : D
Who was the first recipient of Padma Vibhushan?
(A) Nand Lal Bose
(B) Satyendra Nath Bose
(C) Dr. Bir Bhan Bhatia
(D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The first recipients of the award were Satyendra Nath Bose, Nand Lal Bose, Zakir Husain, Balasaheb Gangadhar Kher, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, and V. K. Krishna Menon, who were honoured in 1954. The 1954 statutes did not allow posthumous awards but this was subsequently modified in the January 1955 statute.
Who established Noble Prize?
(A) Swedish Chemist Alfred Nobel
(B) Ross Markham Noble
(C) George Noble
(D) Duncan Noble
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
(A) Swedish Chemist Alfred Nobel
The Nobel Prize was established by Swedish chemist, engineer, and inventor Alfred Nobel.
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
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.
Who is the first person to receive the Bharat Ratna award?
(A) Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan
(B) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
(D) Chakravarti Rajagopalachari
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The first recipients of the Bharat Ratna were: the former Governor-General of the Union of India C. Rajagopalachari, the former President of the Republic of India Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan; and the Indian physicist C. V. Raman, who were honoured in 1954.
Which of the following has won the World Blitz Championship that concluded in Dubai?
(A) Ian Nepomniachtchi
(B) Nakamura
(C) Magnus Carlsen
(D) Viswanathan Anand
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The 2023 World Blitz Chess Championships concluded in a thrilling climax, with Magnus Carlsen capturing his seventh World Blitz title, marking his 17th World Crown. In the Women's tournament, Valentina Gunina was unstoppable as she claimed her second Blitz title.
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