Awards, Honours & Persons in News Current Affairs MCQs
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21. Who has been chosen as the recipient of 41st Lokmanya Tilak Award?
[A] Narendra Modi
[B] Amit Shah
[C] Dr K.Sivan
[D] Dr.Mayilsamy Annadurai
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Correct Answer: A [Narendra Modi]
Notes:
The 41st Lokmanya Tilak National Award would be conferred upon the Prime Minister of India by the Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust on 1st August 2023. This esteemed award is presented annually by the Trust on the occasion of Lokmanya Tilak’s death anniversary
Indian PM has been chosen for this award in recognition of his exceptional leadership and his efforts in fostering a sense of patriotism among citizens.
22. What is Eunice Newton Foote is associated with?
[A] Nuclear Reactors
[B] Green House Effect
[C] Smart Phone
[D] Artificial Intelligence
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Correct Answer: B [Green House Effect]
Notes:
Eunice Newton Foote was an American scientist and an advocate for women’s rights. She made a groundbreaking discovery in climate science by being the first to recognize and understand the greenhouse effect and its impact on the Earth’s climate.
Her 204th birth anniversary was observed recently on 17th July 2023.
23. Oommen Chandy, who passed away, was the former Chief Minister of which state/UT?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy passes away at the age of 79. He served as the Chief Minister from 2004 to 2006 and 2011 to 2016.
Chandy became active in politics through the Kerala Students Union (KSU) and the Youth Congress. At the age of 27, Oommen Chandy won the Kerala legislative assembly seat from his constituency, Puthupally. He has also served as Home Minister, Finance Minister and Labour Minister.
24. Dr. Mod Helmy, who was seen in the news, was associated with which field?
[A] Defence
[B] Medicine
[C] Sports
[D] Science
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Correct Answer: B [Medicine]
Notes:
Recently, Google Doodle honoured the 122nd birthday of Dr. Mod Helmy, an Egyptian-German medical professional born in 1901 in Khartoum, Sudan.
Despite the risks during the Holocaust, Dr. Helmy saved several Jews from Nazi persecution in Berlin.
25. Which institution has developed the ‘Bhartiya Vastra evam Shilp Kosh’ portal?
[A] TRAI
[B] NIFT
[C] National Jute Board
[D] Central Silk Board
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Correct Answer: B [NIFT]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Bhartiya Vastra evam Shilp Kosh’ – ‘A Repository of Textiles and Crafts’ e-portal during the National Handloom Day celebration in New Delhi.
Developed by National Institute of Fashion Technology -NIFT in partnership with the Ministry of Textiles, the portal aims to showcase India’s wide range of textiles and crafts in a unified catalog, reflecting the nation’s cultural richness.
26. Bindeshwar Pathak, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?
[A] Politics
[B] Social Work
[C] Sports
[D] Science
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Correct Answer: B [Social Work]
Notes:
Sulabh International founder, Padma Bhushan recipient, and social worker Bindeshwar Pathak passed away at the age of 80.
Pathak was the founder of Sulabh International, an India-based social service organisation which works to promote human rights, environmental sanitation, waste management and reforms through education. He was credited with bringing in the revolutionary Sulabh Complex public toilet system to India.
27. Who was John Warnock, who was seen in the news recently?
[A] Noble Peace Prize Laurate
[B] Co-founder of Adobe
[C] US Presidential candidate
[D] NASA Astronaut
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Correct Answer: B [Co-founder of Adobe]
Notes:
John Warnock was an American computer scientist and the co-founder of Adobe Inc. He recently passed away at the age of 82. Warnock pioneered the development of graphics, publishing, web and electronic document technologies that have revolutionized the field of publishing and visual communications.
In 1982, Warnock, along with Charles Geschke, established the Adobe company. The duo is remembered for creating PDF format of documents.
28. Who has been recognised as the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) national icon for voter awareness and education?
[A] Amitabh Bachchan
[B] Sachin Tendulkar
[C] Alia Bhatt
[D] Kangana Ranaut
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Correct Answer: B [Sachin Tendulkar]
Notes:
The Election Commission of India has recognised former India cricketer and batting legend Sachin Tendulkar as India’s icon for voter awareness and education. Sachin Tendulkar signed a three-year memorandum of understanding with the ECI, in an event held in New Delhi. During the event Chief election commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar and election commissioners were preset.
29. Which country’s central bank Governors topped the ‘Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2023’?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] USA
[D] UK
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das has been ranked as the top central banker globally by US-based Global Finance magazine.
Das has been rated ‘A+’ in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2023.Das has been placed at the top of the list of three central bank governors who have been rated A+.
30. Dr Shanta Thoutam, who received the World Innovation Award, is the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) of which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Telangana
[C] Odisha
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Telangana]
Notes:
Telangana Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) Dr Shanta Thoutam received the World Innovation Award at the first BRICS Innovation Forum hosted in Moscow.
The award is given for outstanding contribution to the Sustainable Development Goal-4 that ensures inclusive and equitable quality education and promotes lifelong opportunities for all. The award was instituted by World Organisation for Development.
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