Awards, Honours & Persons in News Current Affairs MCQs
This category comprises 50 random questions from Awards, Honours & Persons in News Current Affairs category published in gktoday.
11. Who is known as the ‘Steel Man of India’?
[A] O P Jindal
[B] Jamshed J Irani
[C] Jamsetji Tata
[D] Lakshmi Mittal
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Correct Answer: B [Jamshed J Irani]
Notes:Jamshed J Irani, also known as the steel man of India, passed away recently in Jamshedpur in the age of 86.
He served as the Managing Director of Tata Steel in 1992 before retiring in 2001. Irani retired from the board of Tata Steel in June 2011, leaving behind a legacy of 43 years. He was conferred the Padma Bhushan in 2007 for his contribution to industry. Dr Irani was also the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Government of India in 2008 for his services in metallurgy.
12. Which singer has been honoured with the French government’s highest honour- Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des award?
[A] Sudha Raghunathan
[B] Aruna Sairam
[C] Shuba Mudgal
[D] Prabha Atre
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Correct Answer: B [Aruna Sairam]
Notes:
Carnatic vocalist, composer, humanitarian and speaker Aruna Sairam has been honoured with the French government’s highest honour- Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des award.
Aruna Sairam has been selected for this award not just for her achievements in singing but also for her contribution towards development of the Indo-France relationship.
13. Ela Bhatt, who passed away recently, was the founder of which flagship institution?
[A] SEWA
[B] AICTU
[C] CII
[D] FICCI
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Correct Answer: A [SEWA]
Notes:
Renowned women’s rights activist Ela Bhatt, who is also the founder of SEWA (Self Employed Women’s Association), passed away recently.
SEWA was formed as a trade union of women working in the unorganized sector, which now has two million members. The 89-year-old, also a Padma Bhushan recipient, was a pioneer in the field of women empowerment and received international recognition.
14. Which actor was honoured with the ‘Etoile d’Or award’ at Marrakech International Film Festival?
[A] Deepika Padukone
[B] Ranveer Singh
[C] Vidya Balan
[D] Alia Bhatt
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Correct Answer: B [Ranveer Singh]
Notes:
Ranveer Singh was honoured with Etoile d’Or award at Marrakech International Film Festival in Morocco. Morocco is a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.
The Marrakech International Film Festival has previously honoured Indian stars including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan.
15. UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize is given to personalities for their activities in which field?
[A] Tolerance and Non-Violence
[B] Economy
[C] Literature
[D] Social Service
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Correct Answer: A [Tolerance and Non-Violence]
Notes:
The UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence, for 2022 has been given to Franca Ma-ih Sulem Yong from Cameroon.
She is the President of the NGOs #Afrogiveness and Positive Youths Africa. The Prize is awarded every two years to individuals or institutions for their exceptional contributions to the promotion of tolerance and non-violence through the arts, education, culture, science and communication.
16. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Pension System Trust (NPS Trust)?
[A] Suraj Bhan
[B] Subash Chandra Garg
[C] Urjit Patel
[D] Arvind Subramanian
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Correct Answer: A [Suraj Bhan]
Notes:
Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority has appointed Suraj Bhan as the chairman of the National Pension System Trust (NPS Trust).
The trust is responsible for managing funds under the National Pension System (NPS). He joined the Indian Economic Service in 1983 and retired as Director General of Labour Bureau, Chandigarh.
17. Who is the first Indian woman soldier skydiver?
[A] Manju
[B] Avani Chaturvedi
[C] Bhawana Kanth
[D] Shivangi Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Manju]
Notes:
Manju, a lance naik in the Indian Army, created history by becoming the first woman soldier skydiver.
She jumped off the ALH Dhruv chopper (Advanced Light Helicopter) from a height of 10,000 feet. Lance Naik Manju is from the Corps of Military Police. She was trained by the skydiving training team of the Indian Army’s Adventure Wing.
18. Retired bureaucrat Arun Goel has been recently appointed in which position?
[A] Chief Vigilance Commissioner
[B] Chairman of Enforcement Directorate
[C] Election Commissioner
[D] Finance Secretary
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Correct Answer: C [Election Commissioner]
Notes:
Retired bureaucrat Arun Goel has been appointed as an Election Commissioner ahead of the assembly election in Gujarat.
Arun Goel will join Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey in the poll panel.
19. Marie Tharp, who featured in the Google Doodle, was associated with which field?
[A] Economy
[B] Sports
[C] Geology
[D] Business
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Correct Answer: C [Geology]
Notes:
Google is celebrating the life of Marie Tharp who was an American geologist and oceanographic cartographer, by launching a Google Doodle.
Marie Tharp co-published the first world map of ocean floors. In 1998, the Library of Congress named her as one of the greatest cartographers of the 20th century.
20. Which Union Ministry announced the ‘National Gopal Ratna Awards 2022’?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[B] Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying]
Notes:
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying announced the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2022. The Award is conferred in three categories, namely, Best Dairy Farmer Rearing Indigenous Cattle/buffalo Breeds, Best Artificial Insemination Technician (AIT) and Best Dairy Cooperative/ Milk Producer Company/ Dairy FPO).
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