Awards (Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

21. Which of the following Indian Foundations has received the Food Vision 2050 prize in August 2020? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) Smile Foundation
(b) Naandi Foundation
(c) Adani Foundation
(d) Reliance Foundation

Correct Answer: (b) Naandi Foundation

Solution:The Rockefeller Foundation has rated Naandi Foundation, a Hyderabad based non-profit organisation, as one of the top 10 'Visionaries' in the world for the 'Food System Vision' 2050 Prize'. Naandi was recognised for its Arakunomics model. The Food System Vision Prize was launched by the USA-based 'The Rockefeller Foundation'. in parternship with the other two organisations- Second Muse and Open IDEO- in 2019.

22. Who among the following has been awarded with the 'Life Time Excellence' Award in Earth System Science in July 2020 by Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) S. Suresh Babu
(b) P.L.N. Raju
(c) S.P.S. Kushwaha
(d) Ashok Sahni

Correct Answer: (d) Ashok Sahni

Solution:The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) announced the National Awards for excellence in Earth System Science in July, 2020. Professor Ashok Sahni was awarded the 'Life Time Excellence' Award for his contribution in the field of Geology and Biostratigraphy. For 2022, this award was conferred upon Dr. Om Narain Bhargava.

23. Who is the world's first woman to receive the "Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea" from the International Maritime Organization (I.M.Ο.)? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Sunitha Krishnan
(b) Irom Sharmila
(c) Richa Kar
(d) Radhika Menon

Correct Answer: (d) Radhika Menon

Solution:On 7th July 2016, it was decided by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to confer the Indian Merchant Navy's Women Captain, Radhika Menon with the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. She is the first woman captain of the Indian Merchant Navy and the first woman in the world to receive this award. She was bestowed this honour in November 2016. Caleb Haue won the IMO award 2023 for Exceptional bravery at sea.

24. Mahmoud Abu Zeid has won the 2018 UNESCO/Guilermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. He hails from which country? [63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

(a) Israel
(b) Iraq
(c) Iran
(d) Egypt
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (d) Egypt

Solution:Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zeid, known as Shawkan, has been selected by an independent international jury of media professionals as the laureate of the 2018 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano Press Freedom Prize. The prize was awarded on 2nd May on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day. UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize for 2023 was given to Niloofar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi and Narges Mohammadi.

25. Which Physician of Indian origin was honoured with the "U.S. National Humanities Medal" - 2015? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Ranjit Bhushan
(b) Arifa Tehsin
(c) Abraham Verghese
(d) Suketu Mehta

Correct Answer: (c) Abraham Verghese

Solution:On 22nd September 2016, Indian-origin physician Abraham Verghese was honoured with the US National Humanities Medal-2015 by then-President Barack Obama in Washington DC. Abraham Varghese is a professor in the School of Medicine affiliated with Stanford University and has authored books titled 'My Own Country' and 'Cutting for Stone'.

26. Which Indian Scientist had the distinction of receiving not only the Nobel Prize but also the Bharat Ratna? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
(b) Dr. J.C. Bose
(c) Dr. C.V. Raman
(d) Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha

Correct Answer: (c) Dr. C.V. Raman

Solution:Chandrashekhara Venkata Raman was an Indian physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in the year 1930 for outstanding work on scattering of light. His invention is known as 'Raman Effect' in his name. He was awarded the title Bharat Ratna by the Government of India in the year 1954 and the Lenin Peace Prize was given to him in the year 1957 by the Soviet Union. Social Activist mother Terresa also received Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 and Bharat Ratna in 1980.

27. Who was given President Police Medal for Distinguished Service in 2022? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Gurminder Singh
(b) Milap Chand
(c) Mohsen Shahedi
(d) Atul Karwal

Correct Answer: (c) Mohsen Shahedi

Solution:As per given options Mr. Mohsen Shahedi, Deputy Inspector General, NDRF has been conferred with 'President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service' for his outstanding contribution towards the service. In 2023 President has awarded President's Police Medal for distinguished Services to Principal Chief security commissioner, East Central Railway, Surat Chandra Parhi.

28. 'Navnathan Pillai' has been honoured with which award? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Booker's Award
(b) Pulitzer Award
(c) Oscar Award
(d) The Legion of Honour

Correct Answer: (d) The Legion of Honour

Solution:Navnathan Pillai is a South African judge of Indian origin. She was awarded, France's highest civilian honour, 'The Legion of Honor, in April 2016. She is the first black female judge of the South African High Court. On 19th March 2021, 'The Legion of Honor' has been given to hundreds of frontline COVID-19 responders. For 2023, Mr. Natarajan Chandrashekaran was awarded this prize.

29. Who among the following Indian scientists was awarded the 2017 Dan David prize in 'future' category? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

(a) Dronamraju K. Rao
(b) Biman Bagchi
(c) C.N.R. Rao
(d) Shrinivas Kulkarni

Correct Answer: (d) Shrinivas Kulkarni

Solution:Winners of Dan David Prize in Astronomy category for the year 2017 are: (1) Prof. Neil Gehrels 2. Prof. Shrinivas Kulkarni and 3. Prof. Andrzej Udalski. The winner of Dan David Prize for 2023 is -

1. Saheed Aderinto, 2. Ana Antu,

3. Karma BenJohanan 4. K. Goff,

5. Adam Culow, 6. Stephanic

7. Elise Burtm, 8. A. radini

9. C.T. Maina.

30. With reference to "69th National Film Awards for 2021" which of the following statement/s is/are correct? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2023]

1. "RRR" and "Gangubai Kathiawadi" bagged 5 and 6 National Awards respectively.

2. "Rocketry: The Nambi Effect" won the best Feature Film Award.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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(a) Both 1 and 2
(b) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Only 1
(d) Only 2

Correct Answer: (d) Only 2

Solution:The 69th National Film Awards ceremony was held on October 17, 2023, at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, India. The awards were presented by the President of India, Draupadi Murmu, to honour the best film of 2021 in Indian Cinema. The award for Best Feature film went to the Hindi film Rocketry: The Nambi Effect. RRR and Gangubai Kathiawadi" bagged 6 and 5 National Awards respectively. Thus option (d) will be correct answer.

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