Honours and Awards GK - General Knowledge Questions and Answers
Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi were jointly awarded which award?
(A) Magsaysay Award
(B) Nobel Prize for Peace
(C) Gandhi Peace Prize
(D) Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
(B) Nobel Prize for Peace
Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 for their courageous efforts in advocating for children's rights and education.
Who among the followings has been conferred with the annual Sahitya Puraskar of the Lok Nayak Foundation in September 2022?
(A) Tanikella Bharani
(B) Joseph Vijay
(C) Suriya
(D) Mahesh Babu
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Telugu actor Tanikella Bharani has confirmed with the annual Sahitya Puraskar of the Lok Nayak Foundation in September 2022.
Who has been named as the Prince of Wales, in September 2022?
(A) Prince Andrew
(B) Prince William
(C) Prince Harry
(D) Prince Philip
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Charles III proclaimed William as Prince of Wales on 9 September 2022, the day after the death of Elizabeth II, surprising Mark Drakeford, First Minister of Wales, who said he had not been given notice of the announcement.
Krishnam Raju passed away in September 2022. He was a recipient of ________ Filmfare south awards.
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Krishnam Raju had won five Filmfare Awards South and three state Nandi Awards.
Who was conferred Singapore’s prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) or Meritorious Service Medal (Military)?
(A) Sunil Lanba
(B) Robin K. Dhowan
(C) Karambir Singh
(D) R. Hari Kumar
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Former India Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba has been conferred Singapore's prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) or Meritorious Service Medal (Military) (MSM(M)), by President Halimah Yacob.
With whom is the Pandit Jawaramal Sharma Award related?
(A) Literature and Culture
(B) Fine Arts
(C) Journalism
(D) Tribal welfare
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The "Pandit Jhabarmal Sharma Journalism Award'' is given by the Jhabarmal Sharma Museum and Journalism Research Centre, of Jaipur. To recognize his contribution for Hindi Literature a falicitation book "Pt. Jhabar Mal Sharma Abhinandan Granth" was published in his honour in 1977 by Rajasthan Manch.
Recently, a book titled 'Legend of Suheldev' has been released, the author of which is?
(A) Meghna Pant
(B) Avalok Langer
(C) Amish Tripathi
(D) Kanishka Tharoor
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The book begins with Mahmud of Ghazni’s invasion and the massacre of the holy Somnath Temple. This book has documented the adventure of the warrior-king Suheldev. The way Suheldev brings together people from various faiths. Legend of Suheldev is the story of a king who united men and women of the nation, irrespective of their religion, caste, region, or status in society.
Who has authored the famous book 'Geeta Rahasya'?
(A) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
(B) Lala Lajpat Rai
(C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(D) Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
(C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
"Geeta Rahasya" was authored by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, a prominent Indian nationalist, social reformer, and freedom fighter. This work is a philosophical interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu scripture.
Tankeswar Hazarika Borbayan received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for the year 2018 for his contribution to which classical dance of India?
(A) Kuchipudi
(B) Bharatanatyam
(C) Sattriya
(D) Kathak
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Tankeswar Hazarika Borbayan received the 2018 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for his contribution to Sattriya dance. The award was presented by the Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, on April 9, 2022
Name the album for which Pandit Ravi Shankar won the Grammy award in 1967.
(A) Three Ragas
(B) West Meets East
(C) Concert for Bangladesh
(D) Full circle
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
(B) West Meets East
Pandit Ravi Shankar won the Grammy Award in 1967 for the album "West Meets East," which he recorded with American violinist Yehudi Menuhin.
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