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The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2020 was awarded for the development of _____, a method for genome editing.
- PCR
- CRISPR-Cas9
- RNA interference
- Gene therapy
Answer: CRISPR-Cas9
The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna for the development of CRISPR-Cas9, a groundbreaking method for precise genome editing with wide-ranging applications.
The Maha Vir Chakra can be awarded for acts of gallantry not in the face of the enemy.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The Maha Vir Chakra is specifically awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy. For gallantry not in the face of the enemy, the Shaurya Chakra is awarded.
Which of the following institutions is NOT involved in selecting Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize winners?
- CSIR
- Indian National Science Academy
- Department of Science and Technology
- University Grants Commission
Answer: University Grants Commission
The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize selection is managed by CSIR with input from scientific academies and expert committees. The University Grants Commission (UGC) is not directly involved in the selection process.
The Grammy Award for Album of the Year recognizes excellence in _____ production.
- song
- album
- single
- soundtrack
Answer: album
The Grammy Award for Album of the Year honors artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in the creation of a complete album, not just individual songs or singles.
The Padma Awards are announced on Republic Day and conferred on Independence Day.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The Padma Awards are announced on the eve of Republic Day (January 25) and conferred by the President at ceremonial functions held at Rashtrapati Bhavan usually in March or April, not on Independence Day.
Which sport is NOT represented among the first five recipients of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?
- Chess
- Billiards
- Cricket
- Athletics
Answer: Athletics
The first five recipients (1991-92 to 1995-96) were Viswanathan Anand (Chess), Geet Sethi (Billiards), Sachin Tendulkar (Cricket), Karnam Malleswari (Weightlifting), and Kunjarani Devi (Weightlifting). Athletics was not represented in this initial group.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is represented by a plaque featuring an image of _____, the goddess of knowledge.
- Lakshmi
- Saraswati
- Durga
- Kali
Answer: Saraswati
The Sahitya Akademi Award plaque features an embossed image of Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, and learning, symbolizing the award's dedication to literary excellence.
The Oscar statuette is officially named the 'Academy Award of Merit'.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Oscar statuette is officially called the 'Academy Award of Merit'. The nickname 'Oscar' became popular in the 1930s, though its exact origin is debated, with one theory attributing it to Margaret Herrick, the Academy's librarian.
Which scientist received the Bharat Ratna for contributions to space research?
- Homi J. Bhabha
- Vikram Sarabhai
- P.J. Abdul Kalam
- V. Raman
Answer: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam received the Bharat Ratna in 1997 for his exceptional contributions to India's space and missile programs, including the development of the SLV-III and Agni missile systems.
The Nobel Prize award ceremony in Stockholm is attended by the _____ of Sweden.
- Prime Minister
- King
- Parliament Speaker
- Chief Justice
Answer: King
The Nobel Prize award ceremony in Stockholm is attended by the King of Sweden, who presents the prizes to laureates in the presence of the Swedish Royal Family, government officials, and distinguished guests.
The Dronacharya Award can be awarded to coaches who have trained sportspersons at the national level only.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The Dronacharya Award requires that coaches have trained sportspersons or teams who have achieved success at the international level (Olympics, World Cup, Commonwealth Games, etc.), not just national level.
Which Indian author's novel 'Midnight's Children' won both the Booker Prize and the Booker of Bookers?
- Arundhati Roy
- Salman Rushdie
- Vikram Seth
- Amitav Ghosh
Answer: Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children' won the Booker Prize in 1981 and was later selected as the 'Booker of Bookers' in 1993 and again as the 'Best of the Booker' in 2008, recognizing it as the best winner in the prize's history.
The Param Vir Chakra is awarded by the _____ of India on the recommendation of the Ministry of Defence.
- Prime Minister
- President
- Chief of Defence Staff
- Defence Minister
Answer: President
The Param Vir Chakra is awarded by the President of India, who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, based on recommendations from the Ministry of Defence and the respective service headquarters.
The Jnanpith Award can be awarded to a writer for a specific work or for their overall contribution to literature.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Jnanpith Award can be conferred either for a specific outstanding literary work or for the author's overall contribution to Indian literature, providing flexibility in recognizing literary excellence.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is named after the former president of which country?
- India
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Thailand
Answer: Philippines
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is named after Ramon Magsaysay, the seventh President of the Philippines (1953-1957), who was known for his integrity, service to the people, and democratic ideals.
The Padma Awards were instituted in the year _____, the same year as the Bharat Ratna.
- 1947
- 1954
- 1961
- 1972
Answer: 1954
Both the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Awards (Vibhushan, Bhushan, Shri) were instituted in 1954, shortly after India became a republic, to recognize exceptional service to the nation.
The Pulitzer Prize for Music is awarded for distinguished musical composition by an American.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Pulitzer Prize for Music is awarded annually to an American composer for a distinguished musical composition of significant dimension that had its first performance in the United States during the year.
Which Indian film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars in 2002?
- Lagaan
- Dil Chahta Hai
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
- Devdas
Answer: Lagaan
The Hindi sports drama 'Lagaan' (2001), directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2002, becoming the third Indian film to receive this honor.
The Bharat Ratna medal is suspended from a _____ ribbon for wearing around the neck.
- purple
- white
- orange
- no ribbon - it's a brooch
Answer: white
The Bharat Ratna medal is suspended from a white silk ribbon, allowing it to be worn around the neck. The design emphasizes simplicity and dignity, befitting India's highest civilian honor.
The Arjuna Award selection considers performance over the previous four years, not just the nomination year.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Arjuna Award criteria evaluate consistent outstanding performance for the previous four years, along with excellence in the year of nomination, leadership qualities, discipline, and contribution to sports.