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Questions : How many Nobel Prize Awards are awarded each year?

(a) 4

(b) 7

(c) 5

(d) 6

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (d)

The Nobel Prizes are given every year for outstanding contributions in six fields of chemistry, economics, literature, peace, physics, or physiology or medicine.

The prizes in Chemistry, Literature, Peace, Physics, and Physiology or Medicine were first awarded in 1901. The related Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was established in 1968.

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Question : 1

Consider the following statements

  1. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was instituted in the year 1991-92 to national accolade in the field of sports.
  2. Viswanathan Anand was the first recipient of th Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (a)

Question : 2

Who is the winner of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (2011) ?

a) Sachin Tendulkar

b) Saina Nehwal

c) Gagan Narang

d) M.S. Dhoni

Answer: (c)

The double world record holder, rifle shooter Gagan Narang, loaded with the World Championship bronze medal apart from a clutch of Commonwealth Games gold medals and the Asian Games silver, was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award on August 29, 2011.

Note: 2016 recipients of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award are the badminton player P. V. Sindhu, gymnast Dipa Karmakar, sports shooter Jitu Rai, and wrestler Sakshi Malik.

Question : 3

The second highest Gallantry award is

a) Ashok Chakra

b) Vir Chakra

c) Arjuna Award

d) Mahavir Chakra

Answer: (d)

The Maha Vir Chakra is the second military decoration in India and is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air. The medal may be awarded posthumously.

Question : 4

Consider the following statements

  1. The FiFi Awards are an annual event sponsored by The Fragrance Foundation which honour the fragrance industry’s creative achievements and is the most prominent and prestigious celebratory event of the fragrance industry.
  2. These awards have been held annually in New York City since 1973.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) Neither of these

Answer: (a)

The FiFi Awards is an annual event sponsored by The Fragrance Foundation which honours the fragrance industry’s creative achievements and is the most prominent and prestigious celebratory event of the fragrance industry.

These awards have been held annually in New York City since 1973 and are attended by around 1,000 members of the international fragrance community, designers and celebrities from the fashion, theatre, film, or television industries.

Question : 5

Consider the following statements:

  1. Nobel Prize award in Economics has been awarded since 1969.
  2. Arjuna Award was introduced in 1965.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) 1 only

c) only

d) neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (b)

Arjuna Award was introduced in 1961

Question : 6

The correct fields in which Ramen Magsaysay Award is given:

  1. Government Services
  2. Public Services
  3. Journalism, Literature and Creative communication Arts
  4. Emergent Leadership
Codes:

a) 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) All of the above

Answer: (d)

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