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.
31. Which Indian actor was conferred the 53rd Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 2023?
[A] Kamal Haasan
[B] Mohan Laal
[C] Waheeda Rehman
[D] Manorama
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Correct Answer: C [Waheeda Rehman]
Notes:
President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Film Awards for the year 2021 under various categories at the 69th edition of the ceremony
Veteran Bollywood actor, Waheeda Rehman was conferred with the 53rd Dadasaheb Phalke Award in the year 2023.
32. State Bank of India (SBI) has onboarded which Indian personality as its brand ambassador?
[A] Amitabh Bachchan
[B] Mahendra Singh Dhoni
[C] Mary Kom
[D] P V Sindhu
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Correct Answer: B [Mahendra Singh Dhoni]
Notes:
State Bank of India (SBI) has onboarded Mahendra Singh Dhoni, former Indian cricket team captain, as its brand ambassador.
The country’s largest lender aims to strengthen its connection, especially with the younger population, with the association of the cricket star.
33. Which Indian state bagged the Global Responsible Tourism Award 2023?
[A] Assam
[B] Kerala
[C] Goa
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala bagged the prestigious Global Responsible Tourism Award 2023, for its sustainable and women-inclusive initiatives successfully promoted by the state’s Responsible Tourism Mission
The Global Responsible Tourism Awards, which cater to Africa, India and Latin America regions, were given in six categories including Tackling Plastic Waste; Meaningful Connections; Local Sourcing – Craft and Food; Addressing Climate Change; Diversity and Inclusion and Nature-Positive Tourism.
34. N Sankaraiah, who passed away recently, was associated with which profession?
[A] Administration
[B] Politics
[C] Sports
[D] Science
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Correct Answer: B [Politics]
Notes:
N Sankaraiah, a prominent freedom fighter and a founding member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), as well as one of the most influential leaders in the Left movement passed away at the age of 102.
He first joined the Communist Party of India (CPI) in the 1940s, became a key organizer in Tamil Nadu, serving as the party’s Madurai district secretary in 1944.
35. Who is the first recipient of Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award?
[A] Dr Mathavaraj S
[B] P Veeramuthu Vel
[C] Ritu Karidhal
[D] Kalpana Kalahasti
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Correct Answer: A [Dr Mathavaraj S]
Notes:
Dr Mathavaraj S of the UR Rao Satellite Centre of ISRO has become the first recipient of Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award.
The award comprises a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, which is currently the highest cash prize in science and technology, and a citation. He designed the powered descent trajectory of Chandrayaan-3 mission. The award was instituted by the Goa government.
36. Which Indian received NASA IMPACT Planet Award 2023?
[A] Dr Sujit Roy
[B] Akhilesh Tuteja
[C] Balaji Srinivasan
[D] Umesh Sachdev
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Correct Answer: A [Dr Sujit Roy]
Notes:
Dr Sujit Roy, Co Founder, BrainAlive received NASA IMPACT Planet Award 2023 for his outstanding contribution to the Geospatial AI Foundation Model project.
Dr Sujit Roy has over 10 years of experience of R&D in Machine Learning and Computational Neuroscience in global research organizations like NASA Impact and University of Manchester.
37. Which Union Ministry is associated with ‘National Gopal Ratna Awards’?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture
[B] Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying]
Notes:
The National Gopal Ratna Awards were presented recently, as part of the National Milk Day celebration in 2023 by Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
The primary aim is to acknowledge and motivate individuals such as farmers engaged in the rearing of indigenous animals, artificial insemination technicians, and cooperative societies, milk producer companies, and dairy farmer producer organizations contributing to this sector.
38. Which public sector enterprise was awarded the ‘Best Employer for Policies in Diversity and Inclusion’ award by ASSOCHAM?
[A] ONGC
[B] REC Limited
[C] BEL
[D] SAIL
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Correct Answer: B [REC Limited]
Notes:
REC Limited was awarded the ‘Best Employer for Policies in Diversity and Inclusion’ award at the 4th Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Awards and Conference organized by ASSOCHAM.
REC Limited, under the Ministry of Power, is a Maharatna CPSE. Last month, REC was awarded the ‘Golden Peacock Award’ in recognition of its exceptional performance in risk management.
39. Which British-Indian is the new head of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)?
[A] Samir Shah
[B] Leena Nair
[C] Shantanu Narayen
[D] Arvind Krishna
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Correct Answer: A [Samir Shah]
Notes:
Samir Shah, a British-Indian has been picked by the U.K. government to head the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) as its next chair.
The India-born media executive has over 40 years of experience in TV production and journalism. The 71-year-old, was honoured with a CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019 for services to television and heritage.
40. Who has been named as the ‘Person of the year 2023’ by Time magazine?
[A] Volodymyr Zelensky
[B] Taylor Swift
[C] Simone Biles
[D] Xi Jinping
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Correct Answer: B [Taylor Swift]
Notes:
Time magazine named Taylor Swift as its person of the year. The singer beat out eight other finalists, including King Charles III and Barbie.
Time awards the title to “the individual, group, or concept that has had the most influence on the world throughout the previous 12 months. Last year, when Russia invaded Ukraine, the magazine awarded the distinction to Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s president, and the “spirit of Ukraine.”
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