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Question : 11 [SSC CAPFs 2014]
Which Indian University bagged Best Research Award at 100th Indian Science Congress?
a) University of Mumbai
b) University of Kashmir
c) University of Delhi
d) University of Sikkim
Answer »Answer: (b)
The Department of Earth Sciences, University of Kashmir, was awarded the Best Research Award in Earth Sciences at the Centenary year of the Indian Science Congress held at the Calcutta University from 3-7 January 2013.
Note: Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) is a premier scientific organization of India with headquarters at Kolkata, West Bengal.
The 104th Indian Science Congress was held at Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) Tirupati. The next session of the conference would be held in Bhubaneshwar in 2018.
Question : 12
Consider the following statements:
- Nobel Prize is sometimes given to the outstanding persons in the related fields posthumously.
- The Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature and peace were first awarded in 1901.
a) Both 1 and 2
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer »Answer: (c)
The Nobel prize except the Economics first awarded in 1901.
Question : 13
Man Booker Prize 2014 won by–
a) Philip Roth
b) Richard Flanagan
c) Lydia Davis
d) Hilary Mantel
Answer »Answer: (b)
Australian author Richard Flanagan won the Man Booker Prize 2014 for his wartime novel ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North.’ Flanagan is the third Australian to win the prize after Thomas Keneally and Petercarey.
Question : 14
Dhanwantari award is conferred in the field of :
a) Agriculture
b) Sports
c) Indian Philosophy
d) Medical Science
Answer »Answer: (d)
The prestigious Dhanwantari award, which recognizes contribution in medical science is awarded annually since 1972.
The recipients include M.K. Mani, a pioneer in nephrology in the country and Chief Nephrologist at Apollo Hospital, Chennai who has been honoured with the 40th Dhanvantari Award.
Question : 15
Which of the below statements are correct regarding the International Women of Courage Award?
- It is given by UN Women.
- It was established in the year 2007.
- No Indian has been honoured with the award this year.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) All of these
Answer »Answer: (b)
The award was established in the year 2007 by the US government. Nirbhaya (fearless), victim of Delhi gang rape and Ms. Laxmi, an acid attack victim were awarded in 2013 and 2014 respectively.
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