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This section includes 1943 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1251. |
2017 Nobel Prize for medicine has been awarded for research in which of the following areas? |
| A. | Human circadian rhythm |
| B. | Infections caused by roundworm parasites |
| C. | Novel therapy against malaria |
| D. | Mechanisms of autophagy |
| Answer» B. Infections caused by roundworm parasites | |
| 1252. |
In January 2021, Piped Water Supply Scheme for all Urban Households, Public Health Engineering Organisation, of which state won the Best Civic Agency award in the second edition of Janaagraha City Governance Awards? |
| A. | Odisha |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Telangana |
| E. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» B. Gujarat | |
| 1253. |
In December 2020, which of the following has been crowned “the ugliest orchid in the world”? |
| A. | Geodorum recurvum |
| B. | Gastrodia agnicellus |
| C. | Bulbophyllum santosii |
| D. | E. apaganoides |
| E. | Pescatoria whitei |
| Answer» C. Bulbophyllum santosii | |
| 1254. |
E. K. Janaki Ammal National Award on Taxonomy is administered by the __________. |
| A. | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| B. | Ministry of New and Renewable Energy |
| C. | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| D. | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1255. |
Name the Indian-origin scientist who got Canada's highest civilian award - The Order of Canada - for his three decades of pioneering research on workplace injury and the spine. |
| A. | Jeet Aulakh |
| B. | Bharat Agnihotri |
| C. | Shrawan Kumar |
| D. | Ravi Baichwal |
| Answer» D. Ravi Baichwal | |
| 1256. |
Name the first product to get a GI tag in India. |
| A. | Darjeeling Tea |
| B. | Kancheevaram silk |
| C. | Aranmula kannadi |
| D. | Alphonso Mango |
| Answer» B. Kancheevaram silk | |
| 1257. |
Identify the award which recognises workers for their distinguished performance, innovative ability, and outstanding contribution in the field of productivity and exhibition of exceptional courage and presence of mind. |
| A. | Krishi Award |
| B. | Shram Award |
| C. | Padma Award |
| D. | Dronacharya Award |
| Answer» C. Padma Award | |
| 1258. |
Consider the following statements about Padma Vibhushan Award for the year 2020.(1) Shri George Fernandes received this award posthumously for Public Affairs.(2) Shri Chhannulal Mishra received this award for ArtWhich of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 2 only |
| B. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | 1 only |
| Answer» D. 1 only | |
| 1259. |
"Norman Borlaug Award" is conferred for significant contribution in which of the following field? |
| A. | Social Welfare |
| B. | Scientific Research |
| C. | Agricultural Research |
| D. | Bravery |
| Answer» D. Bravery | |
| 1260. |
In January 2020, to whom did the Calcutta University confer Honorary D.Lit. Degree at its Annual Convocation? |
| A. | Abhijit Binayak Bandyopadhyay |
| B. | Amartya Sen |
| C. | Abiy Ahmed |
| D. | Kaushik Basu |
| E. | Maitreesh Ghatak |
| Answer» B. Amartya Sen | |
| 1261. |
In October 2020, the government of India announced the winners of its maiden national awards for startups and incubators from how many different sectors? |
| A. | 8 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 12 |
| D. | 14 |
| E. | 16 |
| Answer» D. 14 | |
| 1262. |
How many people have been selected for Sangeet Akademi Fellowship in 2014? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 11 |
| Answer» C. 10 | |
| 1263. |
Padamshree Kripalsingh Shekhawat is related to- |
| A. | Mandna |
| B. | Usta art |
| C. | Blue Pottery |
| D. | Kalbelia dance |
| Answer» D. Kalbelia dance | |
| 1264. |
In September 2019, International Association of Athletic Federations honoured ________ with a Veteran Pin in recognition of her contribution to the growth of the sport. |
| A. | Anju Bobby George |
| B. | PT Usha |
| C. | Bula Choudhury |
| D. | Shiny Abraham |
| E. | Ashwini Nachappa |
| Answer» C. Bula Choudhury | |
| 1265. |
Name the actor who got the best Lead Actor (Male) award in the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) in 2019. |
| A. | Steve Coogan |
| B. | Rami Malek |
| C. | Bradley Cooper |
| D. | Christian Bale |
| Answer» C. Bradley Cooper | |
| 1266. |
Highest Civilian Honour received by Ajay Devgan is ________. |
| A. | Padma Shri |
| B. | Padma Bhushan |
| C. | Padma Vibhushan |
| D. | Bharat Ratna |
| Answer» B. Padma Bhushan | |
| 1267. |
How many Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel were awarded police service medals of various categories in January 2021? |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 13 |
| C. | 15 |
| D. | 17 |
| E. | 20 |
| Answer» E. 20 | |
| 1268. |
India defeated which team to win the Nidahas Trophy 2018 cricket Tri-Series Final played in March 2018? |
| A. | South Africa |
| B. | West Indies |
| C. | Bangladesh |
| D. | England |
| Answer» D. England | |
| 1269. |
Jasprit Bumrah has been selected to receive which of the following awards for his performance in international cricket in the 2018-19 season? |
| A. | C.K. Nayudu |
| B. | Polly Umrigar |
| C. | M.A. Chidambaram |
| D. | Madhavrao Scindia |
| Answer» C. M.A. Chidambaram | |
| 1270. |
In Dec 2020, who among the following has become India’s 67th chess Grandmaster by winning the third and final norm at a tournament in Italy? |
| A. | Harsha Bharathakoti |
| B. | Aryan Chopra |
| C. | Nihal Sarin |
| D. | Leon Mendonca |
| E. | Abhimanyu Puranik |
| Answer» E. Abhimanyu Puranik | |
| 1271. |
In which year 'Bharat Ratna', India's highest civilian award was established, and how many persons have been honored with this award so far? |
| A. | 1952, 67 |
| B. | 1954, 48 |
| C. | 1969, 45 |
| D. | 1972, 41 |
| Answer» C. 1969, 45 | |
| 1272. |
As many as how many students were awarded the Yuva Vigyan Puraskar during a function organized by the Himachal Pradesh Science, Technology Environment Council? |
| A. | 26 |
| B. | 34 |
| C. | 40 |
| D. | 46 |
| E. | 52 |
| Answer» E. 52 | |
| 1273. |
President Ram Nath Kovind conferred the Padma Awards to ________ people from various disciplines on 25 January 2019. |
| A. | 100 |
| B. | 112 |
| C. | 120 |
| D. | 132 |
| E. | 138 |
| Answer» C. 120 | |
| 1274. |
Name the eminent personality from Hindi litterateurs who was awarded the 53rd Jnanpith Award for the year 2017? |
| A. | Krishna Sobti |
| B. | Rashmi Bansal |
| C. | Jasodhara Bagchi |
| D. | Sushmita Banerjee |
| Answer» B. Rashmi Bansal | |
| 1275. |
Match List-1 and List-2 and select the correct answer by using the code given below the list.List-1 (Noble Prize)List-2(Name)A. The Nobel Prize in Physics 20201. Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles M. RiceB. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 20202. John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham and Akira YoshinoC. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 20203. Roger PenroseD. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 20194. Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna |
| A. | A - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3 |
| B. | A - 4, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1 |
| C. | A - 3, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2 |
| D. | A - 1, B - 4, C - 3, D - 2 |
| Answer» D. A - 1, B - 4, C - 3, D - 2 | |
| 1276. |
A group of researchers from IIT Kharagpur has been conferred the ‘Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Awards 2020’ for which of the following? |
| A. | Low-cost And Eco-friendly Anti-microbial Nanocomposites |
| B. | Generating electricity from wet clothes left under sunlight to dry |
| C. | Electric Vehicle For Disabled And Rural Areas |
| D. | Smart Mirror: The Future Technology |
| E. | Power Generating Vehicles |
| Answer» C. Electric Vehicle For Disabled And Rural Areas | |
| 1277. |
A Delhi Police officer has been awarded 'Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Award' in April 2019 for his book ________. |
| A. | Kitne Pakistan |
| B. | Karmabhoomi |
| C. | Kashi Ka Assi |
| D. | Samvidhan Kavya |
| E. | Dilli Darbaar |
| Answer» E. Dilli Darbaar | |
| 1278. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:List-I (Sportsperson’s Name)List-II (Award)A. Chirag Chandrasekhar Shetty 1. Dronacharya awardB. Romesh Pathania 2. Tenzing Norgay National Adventure AwardC. Trupti Murgunde 3. Arjuna AwardD. Keval Hiren Kakka 4. Dhyan Chand Award(a) A - 1, B - 4, C - 2, D - 3(b) A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1(c) A - 2, B - 3, C - 1, D - 4(d) A - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2 |
| A. | d |
| B. | a |
| C. | c |
| D. | b |
| Answer» B. a | |
| 1279. |
Apart from a medal and a citation, in 2018, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardee received a cash prize of Rs. _____ while Arjuna, Dronacharya and Dhyan Chand awardees received statuettes, certificates and a cash prize of Rs. ______ each. |
| A. | 10 lakh, 5 lakh |
| B. | 7.5 lakh, 5 lakh |
| C. | 6 lakh, 2.5 lakh |
| D. | 5 lakh, 2.5 lakh |
| Answer» C. 6 lakh, 2.5 lakh | |
| 1280. |
Name the Bharat Ratna recipient who was a social reformer and educator. He played a vital role in the upliftment of women. |
| A. | Bidhan Chandra Roy |
| B. | M Visvesvaraya |
| C. | Govind Ballabh Pant |
| D. | Dhondo Keshav Karve |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1281. |
In the year 2010, the ace badminton player Saina Nehwal was honoured with which sports award? |
| A. | Dronacharya award |
| B. | Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award |
| C. | Arjun award |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Arjun award | |
| 1282. |
Name the first actor to win the Oscar Awards. |
| A. | Emil Jannings |
| B. | Lionel Barrymore |
| C. | Warner Baxter |
| D. | Charlie Chaplin |
| Answer» B. Lionel Barrymore | |
| 1283. |
Kumar Manish Arvind has been awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 for his works of poetry in the ______ language. |
| A. | Sanskrit |
| B. | Hindi |
| C. | Maithili |
| D. | Bodo |
| Answer» D. Bodo | |
| 1284. |
Deepika Padukone has received Filmfare award 2016 for the Best actress in the movie ________. |
| A. | Bajirao Mastani |
| B. | Happy New Year |
| C. | Tamasha |
| D. | Piku |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1285. |
Match the list "A" with list "B" with reference to Sahitya Academy Awards:List - A(Person)List - B(Award year) a. Shyam Manohar i. 2011 b. Vasant Dahake ii. 2009 c. Ashok Kelkar iii. 2010 d. Manik Godghate iv. 2008 |
| A. | a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv |
| B. | a - iv, b - ii, c - iii, d - i |
| C. | a - iii, b - i, c - ii, d - iv |
| D. | a - ii, b - iii, c - i, d - iv |
| Answer» C. a - iii, b - i, c - ii, d - iv | |
| 1286. |
Grand Slam Tournament is related to which among the following sports? |
| A. | Rowing |
| B. | Chess |
| C. | Tennis |
| D. | Golf |
| Answer» D. Golf | |
| 1287. |
Mother Teresa Award which began in 2004 is a biannual award given by ________. |
| A. | Homely Foundation |
| B. | Harmony Foundation |
| C. | WHO Foundation |
| D. | Red Cross Foundation |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. WHO Foundation | |
| 1288. |
In July 2020, which of the following has been included in the prestigious ‘Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration' for the year 2020? |
| A. | Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana |
| B. | Urja Ganga Gas Pipeline Project |
| C. | Namami Gange project |
| D. | Accessible India Campaign |
| E. | Bharatmala Pariyojana |
| Answer» D. Accessible India Campaign | |
| 1289. |
How many Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) were felicitated by the Minister of State (I/C) for MSME, Giriraj Singh on 5th Feb 2019? |
| A. | 8 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 12 |
| D. | 14 |
| E. | 16 |
| Answer» E. 16 | |
| 1290. |
________ Universities and Higher Educational Institutions were given the 3rd Swachhata Ranking Awards at a function in New Delhi. |
| A. | 45 |
| B. | 46 |
| C. | 48 |
| D. | 50 |
| Answer» D. 50 | |
| 1291. |
Miss Universe 2019 is the native of which of the following nations? |
| A. | Jamaica |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | South Africa |
| D. | France |
| Answer» D. France | |
| 1292. |
President Ram Nath Kovind has honoured and felicitated how many freedom fighters from across the country on the occasion of 78th Quit India Day? |
| A. | 190 |
| B. | 194 |
| C. | 202 |
| D. | 216 |
| E. | 234 |
| Answer» D. 216 | |
| 1293. |
In December 2020, who among the following cricketers won the Sir Garfield Sobers Award for the ICC Female Cricketer of the Decade? |
| A. | Smriti Mandhana |
| B. | Ellyse Perry |
| C. | Sophie Devine |
| D. | Suzie Bates |
| E. | Meg Lanning |
| Answer» C. Sophie Devine | |
| 1294. |
The police of which state was honoured with the President's Colours award in December 2019? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» D. Tamil Nadu | |
| 1295. |
Dutch author Marieke Lucas has won the International Booker Prize 2020 for the book named: |
| A. | The Wind of Evening |
| B. | The Beautiful Evening |
| C. | The Comfort of Evening |
| D. | The Discomfort of Evening |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1296. |
In August 2020, Army Chief General Manoj Naravane conferred the Chief of Army Staff Unit Appreciation to how many Special Action Group of the National Security Guards? |
| A. | 35 |
| B. | 43 |
| C. | 49 |
| D. | 51 |
| E. | 57 |
| Answer» E. 57 | |
| 1297. |
Name the Sanskrit scholar who was awarded the Bharat Ratna? |
| A. | Madan Mohan Malaviya |
| B. | Pandurang Vaman Kane |
| C. | Purushottam Das Tandon |
| D. | Bidhan Chandra Roy |
| Answer» C. Purushottam Das Tandon | |
| 1298. |
In April 2021, which of the following has won the Academy Award for best visual effects for Christopher Nolan’s spy thriller Tenet? |
| A. | Loyalty Prime India Pvt. Ltd. |
| B. | Prime Focus Ltd |
| C. | Allsec Technologies Limited |
| D. | Libra International Limited |
| E. | Prime Technology |
| Answer» C. Allsec Technologies Limited | |
| 1299. |
Dr. Krithi K Karanth has been chosen as the first Indian and Asian woman for the 2021 'WILD Innovator Award'. She is the Chief Conservation Scientist Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) based in which city? |
| A. | Bengaluru |
| B. | Hyderabad |
| C. | Ahmedabad |
| D. | Mumbai |
| E. | Lucknow |
| Answer» B. Hyderabad | |
| 1300. |
In August 2018, ________ became the first Indian to win the 'Best Actor' award at the Norwegian national awards held in Haugesund, Norway. |
| A. | Adil Hussain |
| B. | Irrfan Khan |
| C. | Nawazuddin Siddique |
| D. | Nasiruddin Shah |
| Answer» B. Irrfan Khan | |