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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 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.
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.
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.
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 Maha Vir Chakra is awarded for:
- Peacetime gallantry
- Wartime gallantry
- Distinguished service
- Humanitarian service
Answer: Wartime gallantry
The Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) is India's second-highest military decoration awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea, or in the air.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is given for outstanding literary work in any of the _____ languages recognized by the Akademi.
- 18
- 22
- 24
- 26
Answer: 24
The Sahitya Akademi Award recognizes literary excellence in 24 Indian languages, including English, and is one of the most prestigious literary honors in India.
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway, while other Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden.
- True
- False
Answer: True
As per Alfred Nobel's will, the Peace Prize is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo, while the other prizes (Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature) are awarded in Stockholm by Swedish institutions.
The Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award in India.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Padma Vibhushan is indeed the second-highest civilian award in India, after Bharat Ratna and before Padma Bhushan. It recognizes exceptional and distinguished service in any field.
The Pulitzer Prize is awarded primarily for excellence in which field?
- Science and Technology
- Journalism and Literature
- Cinema and Music
- Sports and Athletics
Answer: Journalism and Literature
The Pulitzer Prize, established in 1917 by Joseph Pulitzer, recognizes outstanding achievements in journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States.
The Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honor, was first awarded in the year _____.
- 1951
- 1961
- 1965
- 1972
Answer: 1965
The Jnanpith Award was instituted in 1961 by the Bharatiya Jnanpith and first awarded in 1965 to G. Sankara Kurup for his Malayalam poetry collection 'Odakkuzhal'.
Arundhati Roy won the Booker Prize for her novel 'The God of Small Things'.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Arundhati Roy won the Booker Prize in 1997 for her debut novel 'The God of Small Things', becoming the first Indian citizen to win this prestigious literary award.
Who was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military award?
- Major Somnath Sharma
- Captain Vikram Batra
- Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
- Lt. Col. Ardeshir Tarapore
Answer: Major Somnath Sharma
Major Somnath Sharma was posthumously awarded the first Param Vir Chakra for his bravery during the Indo-Pak War of 1947 in Badgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Which Indian film was the first to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film?
- Lagaan
- Mother India
- Salaam Bombay!
- Pather Panchali
Answer: Mother India
Mother India (1957), directed by Mehboob Khan, was the first Indian film nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (now Best International Feature Film) in 1958.
The Padma Awards are announced every year on the eve of _____ in India.
- Independence Day
- Republic Day
- Gandhi Jayanti
- Constitution Day
Answer: Republic Day
Padma Awards (Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri) are announced annually on January 25, the eve of Republic Day (January 26), and conferred by the President of India.
The G20's Global Partnership for Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), launched in 2020, promotes responsible AI development and use through multi-stakeholder collaboration on research, policy frameworks, and capacity building, ensuring that AI benefits all societies while mitigating risks like bias and job displacement.
- True
- False
Answer: True
GPAI brings together experts from government, industry, academia, and civil society to advance practical AI projects in areas like data governance, future of work, and innovation. By fostering inclusive dialogue and evidence-based policy, it helps shape AI systems that are trustworthy, equitable, and aligned with human rights and democratic values.