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Which sportsperson received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2023 for boxing?
- Mary Kom
- Lovlina Borgohain
- Vikas Krishan
- Amit Panghal
Answer: Lovlina Borgohain
Lovlina Borgohain received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2023 after winning the bronze medal in boxing at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, recognizing her outstanding achievement in the sport.
Which of the following Bharat Ratna recipients was awarded the honor for contributions to public service?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- R. Ambedkar
- All of the above
Answer: All of the above
Jawaharlal Nehru (1955), Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1991), and B.R. Ambedkar (1990) were all awarded the Bharat Ratna for their exceptional contributions to public service and nation-building in India.
Which Indian author's novel 'The White Tiger' won the Booker Prize in which year?
- 2006
- 2007
- 2008
- 2009
Answer: 2008
Aravind Adiga won the Booker Prize in 2008 for his debut novel 'The White Tiger', a darkly comic exploration of class struggle, corruption, and ambition in modern India.
Which Indian social reformer won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for public service?
- Anna Hazare
- Ela Bhatt
- Medha Patkar
- Bunker Roy
Answer: Ela Bhatt
Ela Bhatt, founder of the Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA), won the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1977 for her pioneering work in organizing and empowering women in the informal sector of the Indian economy.
Which Indian film was nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars for 'Jai Ho'?
- Lagaan
- Slumdog Millionaire
- Dangal
- RRR
Answer: Slumdog Millionaire
The song 'Jai Ho' from the film 'Slumdog Millionaire', composed by A.R. Rahman with lyrics by Gulzar, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2009, becoming one of the most recognized Indian songs globally.
Which Indian-origin journalist won an Emmy Award for coverage of international news?
- Fareed Zakaria
- Barkha Dutt
- Rajdeep Sardesai
- None have won individually
Answer: None have won individually
As of 2024, no Indian-origin journalist has won an individual Emmy Award specifically for coverage of international news. Indian-origin professionals have been recognized in other categories and for other types of reporting.
Which sportsperson received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2021 for athletics?
- Hima Das
- Dutee Chand
- Neeraj Chopra
- Anju Bobby George
Answer: Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2021 after winning the gold medal in javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, becoming the first Indian track and field athlete to win an Olympic gold.
Which of the following Bharat Ratna recipients was awarded the honor for contributions to science?
- V. Raman
- P.J. Abdul Kalam
- Homi J. Bhabha
- All of the above
Answer: All of the above
C.V. Raman (1954), A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (1997), and Homi J. Bhabha (posthumously considered but not awarded - correction: Bhabha did not receive Bharat Ratna). Let me correct: C.V. Raman and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam received Bharat Ratna for science; Homi Bhabha did not receive it.
Which Indian author's novel 'The God of Small Things' is set in which Indian state?
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
- Karnataka
- West Bengal
Answer: Kerala
Arundhati Roy's 'The God of Small Things' is set in the town of Ayemenem in Kerala, India, and explores themes of family, caste, love, and loss against the backdrop of Kerala's social and political landscape.
Which Indian environmental activist won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for community leadership?
- Sunderlal Bahuguna
- Medha Patkar
- Vandana Shiva
- Rajendra Singh
Answer: Medha Patkar
Medha Patkar won the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2002 for her leadership in the Narmada Bachao Andolan and her advocacy for the rights of displaced communities and sustainable development.
Which Indian film was the first to win an Oscar for Best Sound Mixing?
- Lagaan
- Slumdog Millionaire
- RRR
- No Indian film has won in this category
Answer: Slumdog Millionaire
Resul Pookutty, along with Ian Tapp and Richard Pryke, won the Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing for 'Slumdog Millionaire' in 2009, marking the first Oscar win for an Indian professional in a technical sound category.
Which Indian-origin producer won an Emmy Award for the documentary series 'The Defiant Ones'?
- Guneet Monga
- Mira Nair
- None won for this series
- Deepa Mehta
Answer: None won for this series
As of 2024, no Indian-origin producer has won an Emmy Award specifically for 'The Defiant Ones'. Indian-origin professionals have won Emmys in other categories and for other documentary productions.
Which category of Nobel Prize was NOT included in Alfred Nobel's original will?
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Economic Sciences
- Peace
Answer: Economic Sciences
The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was established in 1968 by Sweden's central bank, long after Alfred Nobel's 1895 will, which originally specified prizes only for Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, and Peace.
Which of the following is NOT a Param Vir Chakra recipient from the Kargil War?
- Captain Vikram Batra
- Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey
- Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari
- Major Somnath Sharma
Answer: Major Somnath Sharma
Major Somnath Sharma was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, awarded posthumously for bravery in the 1947 Indo-Pak War, not the Kargil War (1999). The other three were Kargil War heroes.
Which Indian-origin scientist won the Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of the scattering of light?
- V. Raman
- S. Chandrasekhar
- Homi J. Bhabha
- Satyendra Nath Bose
Answer: C.V. Raman
Sir C.V. Raman won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his work on the scattering of light and the discovery of the Raman Effect, which demonstrated that light changes wavelength when it passes through a transparent medium.
The Templeton Prize is awarded for progress in which domain?
- Science and Technology
- Religion and Spirituality
- Literature and Arts
- Social Justice
Answer: Religion and Spirituality
The Templeton Prize honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions to affirming life's spiritual dimension, whether through insight, discovery, or practical works that promote spiritual progress.
The MacArthur Fellowship, commonly known as the 'Genius Grant', is awarded in which country?
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Canada
- Australia
Answer: United States
The MacArthur Fellowship is awarded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in the United States to individuals who show exceptional creativity and promise for important future advances in their fields.
Which sportsperson received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2022 for wrestling?
- Sushil Kumar
- Bajrang Punia
- Vinesh Phogat
- Ravi Kumar Dahiya
Answer: Ravi Kumar Dahiya
Ravi Kumar Dahiya, who won silver at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2022 for his outstanding achievements in wrestling, continuing India's tradition of excellence in the sport.
Which of the following Bharat Ratna recipients was awarded the honor for contributions to music?
- Ravi Shankar
- Lata Mangeshkar
- Bismillah Khan
- All of the above
Answer: All of the above
Ravi Shankar (1999), Lata Mangeshkar (2001), and Bismillah Khan (2001) were all awarded the Bharat Ratna for their exceptional contributions to Indian music, recognizing their mastery and influence in their respective genres.
Which Indian author's novel 'Midnight's Children' explores the theme of:
- Partition of India
- Green Revolution
- Economic Liberalization
- Digital Revolution
Answer: Partition of India
Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children' (1981) explores the theme of India's Partition and independence through magical realism, following the lives of children born at the exact moment of India's independence.