Awards, Honours & Persons in News Current Affairs MCQs
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1. Which airport has been recognised as the world’s most punctual airport, as per the recent report released by Cirium?
[A] Chennai Airport
[B] Hyderabad Airport
[C] Mumbai Airport
[D] New Delhi Airport
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Correct Answer: B [Hyderabad Airport]
Notes:
Hyderabad airport recognised as world’s most punctual as per the recently released report by aviation analytical firm, Cirium.
As per the report, the airport recorded 90.43 percent on-time performance. It is the only airport in the world to cross the 90 per cent On-Time Performance mark.
2. Who is the first Indian scientist to become the Fellow of the Royal Society this year?
[A] Rajeev Varshney
[B] Ranjit Kher
[C] Rajendra Singh
[D] Ratna Sagar
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Correct Answer: A [Rajeev Varshney]
Notes:
Rajeev Varshney is an Indian agricultural scientist known for his contribution towards decoding legumes’ genomes and developing new varieties of chickpeas.
He is the only new Indian scientist to become the Fellow of the Royal Society this year. Rajeev Varshney is fourth Indian agricultural scientist to become FRS.
3. ‘Robert E Lucas’ who passed away recently, was associated with which field?
[A] Physics
[B] Economics
[C] Medicine
[D] Literature
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Correct Answer: B [Economics]
Notes:
Nobel laureate Robert E Lucas has recently passed away at the age of 85. He was an American economist at the University of Chicago.
Dr. Lucas, the recipient of the 1995 Nobel Prize in economic sciences, was best known for his role in developing a concept called the theory of rational expectations approach in macroeconomics.
4. Which Indian-origin scientist received the Spinoza Prize also known as the Dutch Nobel Prize?
[A] Joyeeta Gupta
[B] Amit Kshatriya
[C] Kamlesh Lulla
[D] Sunita Williams
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Correct Answer: A [Joyeeta Gupta]
Notes:
Joyeeta Gupta, a scientist of Indian origin, has received the prestigious Spinoza Prize, the highest honor in Dutch science. It is often known as the Dutch Nobel Prize.
She was recognised for her scientific work focusing on a ‘just and sustainable world’, alongside Toby Kiers, another scientist chosen for the award.
5. Which country’s central bank Governor has been honoured with the ‘Governor of the Year’ award?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Afghanistan
[C] India
[D] Iran
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das honoured with ‘Governor of the Year’ award at Central Banking Awards 2023.
Central Banking is an international economic research journal. The award recognised his role as the RBI chief in managing inflation and handling India’s banking system during crises like COVID pandemic and global turmoils.
6. Roger Payne, who passed away recently, was associated with which profession?
[A] Politician
[B] Biologist
[C] Sports person
[D] Business person
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Correct Answer: B [Biologist]
Notes:
Roger Payne, a famous biologist, has passed away recently. He is known for discovering that the whales could sing.
Payne made the discovery in 1967 during a research trip to Bermuda when a navy engineer provided a recording of curious underwater sounds documented while listening for Russian submarines. Payne identified the haunting tones as songs whales sing to one another.
7. Who has been chosen for the Professor Kothapalli Jayashankar Award?
[A] Perumal Murugan
[B] Acharya N. Gopi
[C] Vaikom Basheer
[D] Arundhati Roy
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Correct Answer: B [Acharya N. Gopi]
Notes:
Eminent poet, literary critic and Sahitya Akademi Award recipient Acharya N. Gopi has been selected for Prof. Kothapalli Jayashankar Award.
It was instituted by Bharat Jagruthi, a cultural organisation and extended arm of Bharat Rashtra Samithi. Acharya Gopi has so far penned 56 books including 26 compilations of poems.
8. Who was awarded ‘BET Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023’?
[A] A R Rahman
[B] Busta Rhymes
[C] Bob Dylan
[D] Jennifer Lopez
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Correct Answer: B [Busta Rhymes]
Notes:
American rapper Busta Rhymes was awarded the BET Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023. Throughout his career, Busta Rhymes has released a total of nine studio albums, all of which have received praise from critics.
Busta Rhymes has received widespread recognition for his contributions to hip hop. He has been honored with 12 Grammy Awards nominations. It is presented by the Black Entertainment Television (BET) network and has been held since 2001.
9. Who was conferred with the ‘Points of Light honour’ by the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak?
[A] Narendra Modi
[B] Rajnath Singh
[C] Rajindar Singh Dhatt
[D] Bipin Singh Rawat
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Correct Answer: C [Rajindar Singh Dhatt]
Notes:
During a UK-India Week reception, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak bestowed a Points of Light honor upon Rajindar Singh Dhatt, one of the few remaining Sikh soldiers who participated in World War II.
Aged 101, Dhatt was acknowledged for his service and for his efforts in leading the “Undivided Indian Ex-Servicemen’s Association,” which aims to unite British Indian veterans of war.
10. Karuvattu Mana Vasudevan Namboothiri, who was seen in the news, is associated with which profession?
[A] Sports person
[B] Politician
[C] Artist
[D] Business person
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Correct Answer: C [Artist]
Notes:
Renowned artist Karuvattu Mana Vasudevan Namboothiri popularly known as artist Namboothiri passed away.
Namboothiri illustrated characters of top Malayalam writers such as Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Kesavadev, M T Vasudevan Nair, Uroob, S K Pottekkatt and VKN. He was also a painter, sculptor and art director.
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