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Which sportsperson received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2022 for weightlifting?
- Karnam Malleswari
- Mirabai Chanu
- Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
- None received it for weightlifting
Answer: Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2022 after winning the silver medal in weightlifting at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, recognizing her outstanding achievement in the sport.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is presented along with a _____ containing an engraved copper plaque.
- box
- casket
- frame
- scroll
Answer: casket
The Sahitya Akademi Award includes a casket containing an engraved copper plaque featuring the image of Saraswati, along with a shawl and a cash prize, symbolizing the honor and recognition of literary excellence.
The Oscar for Best Production Design is awarded for excellence in the visual conception and execution of a film's settings.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Academy Award for Best Production Design recognizes excellence in the visual conception and execution of a film's settings, honoring the production designer and set decorator for their artistic contribution to the film's world.
Which of the following Bharat Ratna recipients was awarded the honor for contributions to social reform?
- R. Ambedkar
- Vinoba Bhave
- Jayaprakash Narayan
- All of the above
Answer: All of the above
B.R. Ambedkar (1990), Vinoba Bhave (1983), and Jayaprakash Narayan (1999) were all awarded the Bharat Ratna for their exceptional contributions to social reform and advocacy for marginalized communities in India.
The Dronacharya Award can be awarded to coaches who have trained sportspersons in Olympic sports only.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The Dronacharya Award is not restricted to Olympic sports; coaches of athletes in any sport recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports can be considered, provided they meet the international success criteria.
Which Indian author's novel 'Midnight's Children' explores the theme of India's _____ through magical realism.
- independence
- partition
- colonialism
- all of the above
Answer: all of the above
Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children' explores themes of India's independence, partition, and colonial legacy through magical realism, following children born at the exact moment of independence whose lives mirror the nation's journey.
The Jnanpith Award selection process includes evaluation of the writer's thematic depth and linguistic mastery.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Jnanpith Award evaluation considers the writer's thematic depth, linguistic mastery, innovation, and overall impact on Indian literature, ensuring comprehensive assessment of literary excellence.
Which Indian environmentalist won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for community-based conservation?
- Sunderlal Bahuguna
- Vandana Shiva
- Rajendra Singh
- Medha Patkar
Answer: Rajendra Singh
Rajendra Singh, known as the 'Waterman of India', won the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2001 for his community-based work in water conservation and harvesting in the arid regions of Rajasthan.
The Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting is awarded for distinguished local reporting using any available journalistic tool.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting recognizes distinguished local reporting that illuminates significant issues affecting communities, utilizing any available journalistic tool to convey impactful stories.
Which Indian film was the first to win an Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject?
- Writing with Fire
- Period. End of Sentence.
- Smile Pinki
- None won in this category
Answer: Period. End of Sentence.
Period. End of Sentence., a documentary short about menstrual hygiene in rural India, won the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject in 2019, produced by Guneet Monga and directed by Rayka Zehtabchi.
The Arjuna Award can be awarded to sportspersons who have shown consistent performance over four years.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Consistent outstanding performance for the previous four years is a key criterion for the Arjuna Award, ensuring that recipients have demonstrated sustained excellence rather than a single exceptional achievement.
Which Indian-origin journalist won an Emmy Award for coverage of climate change?
- 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 climate change. Indian-origin professionals have been recognized in other categories and for other types of reporting.
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2019 was awarded for the development of _____ batteries, enabling a wireless, fossil fuel-free society.
- lead-acid
- lithium-ion
- nickel-cadmium
- solid-state
Answer: lithium-ion
The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham, and Akira Yoshino for the development of lithium-ion batteries, which have revolutionized portable electronics and electric vehicles.
The Shaurya Chakra can be awarded to civilians for acts of bravery during natural disasters.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Shaurya Chakra can be awarded to civilians, military personnel, and paramilitary forces for acts of gallantry otherwise than in the face of the enemy, including during natural disasters and rescue operations.
The Grammy Award for Best Jazz Album recognizes excellence in _____ music production.
- pop
- jazz
- rock
- classical
Answer: jazz
The Grammy Award for Best Jazz Album honors artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in the production of a jazz album, recognizing creativity and quality in jazz music.
The Padma Awards can be awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions in the field of performing arts.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Padma Awards recognize distinguished service in any field, including performing arts such as dance, music, theatre, and cinema. Numerous artists have been honored with Padma Awards for their cultural contributions.
Which sportsperson received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2021 for hockey?
- Sardar Singh
- PR Sreejesh
- Manpreet Singh
- Rupinder Pal Singh
Answer: Manpreet Singh
Manpreet Singh, captain of the Indian men's hockey team that won bronze at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2021, recognizing his leadership and sporting excellence.
The Oscar for Best Visual Effects is awarded for excellence in the creation of digital and practical effects in a film.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Academy Award for Best Visual Effects recognizes excellence in the creation of visual effects, including digital compositing, CGI, practical effects, and other technical innovations that enhance cinematic storytelling.
Which of the following Bharat Ratna recipients was awarded the honor for contributions to education?
- S. Radhakrishnan
- Zakir Husain
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
- All of the above
Answer: All of the above
S. Radhakrishnan (1954), Zakir Husain (1963), and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (1992, posthumous) were all awarded the Bharat Ratna for their exceptional contributions to education and nation-building in India.
The Dronacharya Award selection considers the coach's contribution to sports ethics and fair play.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Dronacharya Award criteria include an assessment of the coach's contribution to promoting sports ethics, fair play, and positive values among athletes, recognizing holistic coaching excellence.