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Question : 1 [SSC CPO 2004]

Kalinga Prize is given in which of the following fields?

a) Creative writing

b) Medicine

c) Arts

d) Science

Answer: (d)

The Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science is an award given by UNESCO for exceptional skill in presenting scientific ideas to laypeople. It was created in 1952, following a donation from Biju Patnaik, Founder President of the Kalinga Foundation Trust in India.

The recipient of this annual award must have demonstrated — during a brilliant career as writer, editor, lecturer, film producer, radio/television programme director or presenter — talent in interpreting science and technology for the public.

The recipient should have striven to emphasize the international importance of science and technology and the contribution they make to improving public welfare, enriching the cultural heritage of nations, and solving problems facing humanity. Many past prize winners have been scientists, while others have been trained in journalism or have been educators or writers.

Note: The Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science is an award given by UNESCO for exceptional skill in presenting scientific ideas to laypeople.

It was created in 1952, following a donation from Biju Patnaik, Founder President of the Kalinga Foundation Trust in India. IN 2015 Diego Andrés Golombek of Argentina got this award.

Question : 2 [SSC LEDO 2011]

Nobel Prizes are awarded annually at

a) Geneva

b) Washington

c) Stockholm

d) Oslo

Answer: (d)

Nobel Prizes are awarded annually at Oslo in December.

Question : 3

Who has been awarded the highest peace time gallantry award “Ashoka Chakra” on 15th August 2014?

a) Sepoy Vikram

b) Lt. Manoran kumar

c) Major Mukund Varadarajan

d) Lt. Kapish singh

Answer: (c)

Major Mukund Varadarajan laid down his life, in a counter terrorist operation, posthumously awarded Ashoka Chakra.

Question : 4

Milky Way is part of the supercluster which is named as

a) Perseus-Pisces

b) Shapley

c) Laniakea

d) Coma

Answer: (c)

Milky Way lies on the far outskirt of Laniakea near the border of Perseus-Pisces.

Question : 5

Which of the following prizes is also known as the Alternative Nobel prize?

a) Right Livelihood award

b) Magsaysay award

c) Booker prize

d) Pulitzer prize

Answer: (a)

Right Livelihood prize is considered to be the alternative to Nobel prize. This is also an annual prize which is given to individuals who have done something exemplary to solve some of the most pressing issues in the world.

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