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The Booker Prize was originally known as the Booker-McConnell Prize.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Booker Prize was established in 1969 and was originally sponsored by Booker McConnell Ltd., hence named the Booker-McConnell Prize. It was later shortened to the Booker Prize.
How many Param Vir Chakra awards have been conferred posthumously as of 2024?
- 10
- 14
- 18
- 21
Answer: 14
As of 2024, 14 out of the 21 Param Vir Chakra awards have been conferred posthumously, reflecting the supreme sacrifice made by recipients in the line of duty during wartime.
Indian composer _____ won a Grammy Award for the album 'Golden Drum' in the Best New Age Album category.
- R. Rahman
- Zakir Hussain
- Ravi Shankar
- Anoushka Shankar
Answer: Zakir Hussain
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has won multiple Grammy Awards. He won his first Grammy in 1992 for 'Planet Drum' (not 'Golden Drum') in the Best World Music Album category. Correction: The correct album is 'Planet Drum'.
The Arjuna Award was instituted in the year 1961.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Arjuna Award was indeed instituted in 1961 by the Government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in national sports and has since become one of the most coveted sports honors.
Which Indian scientist won the Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of the Raman Effect?
- Homi J. Bhabha
- V. Raman
- S. Chandrasekhar
- Satyendra Nath Bose
Answer: C.V. Raman
Sir C.V. Raman won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his work on light scattering and the discovery of the Raman Effect, becoming the first Asian to win a Nobel Prize in science.
The Padma Shri is the _____ highest civilian award in India.
- First
- Second
- Third
- Fourth
Answer: Fourth
The Padma Shri is the fourth-highest civilian award in India, after Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, and Padma Bhushan. It recognizes distinguished service in various fields.
The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction is open to authors of any nationality as long as the work was published in the United States during the eligibility year.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction is awarded to American authors for novels or short story collections published in the U.S. during the calendar year. However, the author must be American, making this statement False. Correction: The author must be American, so the correct answer is False.
Who was the first sportsperson to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?
- Viswanathan Anand
- Geet Sethi
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Karnam Malleswari
Answer: Viswanathan Anand
Chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 1991-92, recognizing his exceptional achievements in international chess.
The first woman to receive the Jnanpith Award was _____, honored in 1976 for her contributions to Hindi literature.
- Mahasweta Devi
- Amrita Pritam
- Ashapurna Devi
- Mahadevi Varma
Answer: Ashapurna Devi
Ashapurna Devi, a Bengali writer, was the first woman to win the Jnanpith Award in 1976 for her novel 'Pratham Pratisruti', though she wrote primarily in Bengali, not Hindi. Correction: Mahadevi Varma was honored later; Ashapurna Devi was indeed the first woman recipient.
The film 'RRR' won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 2023 for 'Naatu Naatu'.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The song 'Naatu Naatu' from the Telugu film 'RRR' won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2023, marking the first Oscar win for an Indian-produced film in this category.
Which of the following is NOT a Bharat Ratna recipient?
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Lata Mangeshkar
- Ratan Tata
Answer: Ratan Tata
As of 2024, Ratan Tata has not been awarded the Bharat Ratna. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (1997), Sachin Tendulkar (2014), and Lata Mangeshkar (2001) are all Bharat Ratna awardees.
The youngest Nobel Prize laureate in any category is _____, who won the Peace Prize at age 17.
- Malala Yousafzai
- Tawakkol Karman
- Kailash Satyarthi
- Wangari Maathai
Answer: Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai from Pakistan became the youngest Nobel laureate ever when she won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 at age 17 for her advocacy for girls' education and human rights.
The Dronacharya Award is named after the legendary guru from the Mahabharata.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Dronacharya Award is named after Guru Dronacharya, the royal preceptor of the Kauravas and Pandavas in the Mahabharata, symbolizing excellence in coaching and mentorship in sports.
Which Indian-born author won the Booker Prize twice?
- Salman Rushdie
- Arundhati Roy
- Jhumpa Lahiri
- Hilary Mantel
Answer: Hilary Mantel
Hilary Mantel, though British, won the Booker Prize twice (2009 for 'Wolf Hall' and 2012 for 'Bring Up the Bodies'). Among Indian-born authors, no one has won twice; Salman Rushdie won once for 'Midnight's Children' (1981).
The Param Vir Chakra medal is made of _____ and features the national emblem on the obverse.
- Gold
- Silver
- Bronze
- Standard metal
Answer: Standard metal
The Param Vir Chakra is made of standard metal (a bronze alloy). The obverse bears the national emblem of India surrounded by four copies of Indra's Vajra with the words 'Param Vir Chakra' inscribed in Hindi and English.
Government servants, including those working with PSUs, are eligible for Padma Awards except doctors and scientists.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Government servants, including those working with PSUs (except doctors and scientists), are generally NOT eligible for Padma Awards. This restriction aims to recognize contributions from non-government individuals.
The Emmy Awards recognize excellence in which entertainment medium?
- Film
- Television
- Theatre
- Radio
Answer: Television
The Emmy Awards, presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor outstanding achievements in television programming, including drama, comedy, news, and documentaries.
The Nobel Prizes were established by the will of Swedish inventor and philanthropist _____, signed in 1895.
- Guglielmo Marconi
- Alfred Nobel
- Nikola Tesla
- Thomas Edison
Answer: Alfred Nobel
Alfred Nobel, inventor of dynamite, established the Nobel Prizes in his 1895 will to award those who confer the 'greatest benefit to humankind' in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, and Peace.
The Arjuna Award includes a cash prize, a bronze statue of Arjuna, and a scroll.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Recipients of the Arjuna Award receive a bronze statue of Arjuna, a certificate, a ceremonial dress, and a cash prize (currently ₹15 lakh), recognizing their consistent outstanding performance in sports.
The Fields Medal, often considered the 'Nobel Prize of Mathematics', is awarded to mathematicians under the age of:
- 30
- 35
- 40
- 45
Answer: 40
The Fields Medal is awarded every four years by the International Mathematical Union to mathematicians under 40 years of age for outstanding achievements and future promise in mathematics.