Awards, Honours & Persons in News Current Affairs MCQs
This category comprises 50 random questions from the total 506 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in Awards, Honours & Persons in News Current Affairs category published in gktoday from 1 January, 2019 till September 26, 2020.
1. Who will launch the “Earthshot Prize” to motivate new solution to tackle climate crisis?
[A] Duke of Cambridge
[B] Queen Elizabeth II
[C] Duke of Sussex
[D] Prince of Wales
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Correct Answer: A [Duke of Cambridge]
Notes:
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge will launch the environmental prize called the Earthshot. The multi-million pound award will be given to five winners each year for the next 10 years, starting from 2021. Its aim is to provide at least 50 solutions to the world’s greatest problems by 2030.
2. Who is the author of the book titled ‘Asha and the Spirit Bird’, which recently won the UK children’s book award?
[A] Madhuri Vijay
[B] Jasbinder Bilan
[C] Meghna Pant
[D] Ira Trivedi
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Correct Answer: B [Jasbinder Bilan]
Notes:
‘Asha and the Spirit Bird’ was authored by Jasbinder Bilan, an Indian-born author who is now settled in England. Her debut novel has won the coveted ‘Costa children’s book award’ of the UK.
The book is based on a magical story of a girl at the Himalayas. Costa awards are presented annually across five categories of First Novel, Novel, Biography, Poetry and Children’s Book. Jasbinder and the winners of the other four categories will be considered for the ‘Costa Book of the Year’ award.
3. Sunanda Patnaik, who passed away recently, was a veteran personality in which field?
[A] Music
[B] Politics
[C] Literature
[D] Sports
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Correct Answer: A [Music]
Notes:
The 85-year old Veteran Indian classical singer Sunanda Patnaik recently passed away. The singer was referred to as ‘Guruma’ by the professionals in the Odia music field, in reverence. Known for her melodious voice, she began her musical career with the All India Radio while she was 14 years old. His father was the famous poet of the state- Baikunthanath Patnaik.
Born in Odisha, the famous singer later moved to Kolkata in 1983 and launched a music institute named ‘Vishnu Vinayak Sangeet Ashram’.
4. What is the name of the national award, that is given to a person for meritorious act of human nature in saving the life of a person?
[A] Jeevan Raksha Padak
[B] Raksha Puraskar
[C] Jeevan Shakti Padak
[D] Bharat Jeevan Padak
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Correct Answer: A [Jeevan Raksha Padak]
Notes:
President Ram Nath Kovind has approved to confer the Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards, 2019 to 54 persons. This includes Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak to 7 persons, Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak to 8 and Jeevan Raksha Padak to 39 persons. Five awards are to be given posthumously.
Jeevan Raksha Padak awards, a branch of the Ashoka Chakra series of Gallantry awards, were instituted in the year 1961. The award is given for meritorious act of human nature in saving the life of a person in incidents like accidents, electrocution, natural calamities or rescue operation in mines.
5. Who is the 18-year-old artist, who won four prizes at the Grammy awards 2020?
[A] Billie Eilish
[B] Ariana Grande
[C] Lana Del Rey
[D] Bon Iver
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Correct Answer: A [Billie Eilish]
Notes:
The 18-year-old singer cum songwriter from Los Angeles, Billie Eilish won top four prizes at Grammy Awards including Record of the year, Song of the year, Best album and Best new artist.
Billie created a history in the Grammy awards by becoming the youngest artist ever to win album of the year for her debut album, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”. The record was previously held by the famous musician Taylor Swift for her album “Fearless” in 2010 awards, when she was 20 years old.
6. The birth anniversary of which Indian freedom fighter was celebrated on January 28, who was also called as ‘Punjab Kesari’?
[A] Lala Lajpat Rai
[B] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[D] Bipin Chandra Pal
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Correct Answer: A [Lala Lajpat Rai]
Notes:
The 155th birth anniversary of the great Indian freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai was observed on January 28 across the country.
He earned the titles of ‘Punjab Kesari’ and ‘Lion of Punjab’ for his ideology of nationalism and freedom. He was part of the nationalist trio of Lal-Bal-Pal, which comprised of Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Bipin Chandra Pal. The trio advocated Swadeshi movement to use Indian made goods across the nation and to boycott imported goods. He was brutally injured during the protest against Simon Commission and died shortly from a heart attack.
7. Wendell Rodricks, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?
[A] Cinema
[B] Fashion Designing
[C] Politics
[D] Business
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Correct Answer: B [Fashion Designing]
Notes:
Renowned Fashion designer Wendell Rodricks recently passed away in Goa. A popular personality in Designing, he was also called as ‘Guru of Minimalism’. He was known for introducing the ideas of ‘Resort wear’ and ‘Eco-friendly garments’ in the country.
He was also a promoter of Khadi movement and a recipient of India’s fourth-highest civilian award, the Padma Shri. The iconic designer was also a social activist.
8. The late External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj was born in which city, where she was elected as MLA twice?
[A] Ambala Cantt, Haryana
[B] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat
[D] Ludhiana, Punjab
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Correct Answer: A [Ambala Cantt, Haryana]
Notes:
The late Union External Affairs Minister of India and a veteran politician of BJP, Sushma Swaraj was born in Ambala Cantt, Haryana, where she was elected as MLA twice.
Recently, the 18-Crore newly-constructed bus-stand of Ambala city was renamed after Sushma Swaraj. The senior leader passed away last year in the month of August, at the age of 67. She has been named as the recipient of Padma Vibhushan award this year, posthumously.
9. Shiv Chhatrapati Award of the Maharashtra government honours the personalities belonging to which field?
[A] Literature
[B] Sports
[C] Politics
[D] Women empowerment
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Correct Answer: B [Sports]
Notes:
Shiv Chhatrapati Award is the highest sports award presented annually to the state players by the Government of Maharashtra. The State Government instituted the award during 1969–70.
Recently 48 sportspersons including 25 women athletes are selected to be conferred with the Shiv Chhatrapati Award for 2018-19. Five coaches will be presented with awards for best coach and Wrestling coach Pandharinath Pathare will receive the lifetime achievement award.
10. Who is the first Indian-American to become the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit?
[A] Sri Srinivasan
[B] Kurian Joseph
[C] A K Mishra
[D] K G BalaKrishnan
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Srinivasan ]
Notes:
Indian-American judge Sri Srinivasan has been recently appointed the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. The judge has created history as he became the first ever Indian-American to lead the powerful federal circuit court.
The DC circuit is considered more powerful in the United States, as it is only next to the US Supreme Court. Srinivasan was appointed to the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in 2013. He had also served as the Principal Deputy Solicitor General of the United States.
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