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1751.

The 'Cannes Award' is given for excellence in which field?

A. Films
B. Journalism
C. Literature
D. Economics
Answer» B. Journalism
1752.

Manav Seva Award has been instituted in the memory of

A. Rajiv Gandhi
B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C. Indira Gandhi
D. Acharya
Answer» B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
1753.

Shanthi Swaroop Bhatnagar awards are given for

A. exploring new dimensions in creative writing in Indian languages
B. outstanding contribution to science
C. creating mass awareness on environmental issues
D. excellence in film direction
Answer» C. creating mass awareness on environmental issues
1754.

On whom did the U. S. President George W. Bush bestow, in 2002, the U.S.'s highest award for life time achievement in the field of scientific research?

A. Arun Netravalli
B. Dr.Hargoving Kohrana
C. Subramania Chandrasekar
D. Professor C. Radhakrishna Rao
Answer» B. Dr.Hargoving Kohrana
1755.

Pulitzer prize is awarded for outstanding work in the field of

A. Science and Technology
B. Environmental Studies
C. Literature and Journalism
D. International Understanding
Answer» D. International Understanding
1756.

The first recipient of Nehru Award was

A. Martin Luther King
B. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
C. Mother Teresa
D. U Thant
Answer» E.
1757.

Sharad Joshi Samman is awarded for

A. Cartoon
B. Satire and essay
C. Trade Union Activity
D. Social Service
Answer» C. Trade Union Activity
1758.

Which state gives Mewar Award?

A. Haryana
B. Delhi
C. Punjab
D. Rajasthan
Answer» E.
1759.

The highest civilian award of India 'Bharat Ratna' has been awarded to only two foreigners so far. One of them is Nelson Mandela. The other is

A. Abdul Ghaffar khan
B. Mikhail Gorbachev
C. Marshal Tito
D. Abdul Wali Khan
Answer» B. Mikhail Gorbachev
1760.

Which state Government of India has instituted the Samman Award?

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer» D. Andhra Pradesh
1761.

In 1901, Nobel Prize was not given for

A. Chemistry
B. Physics
C. Economics
D. Peace
Answer» D. Peace
1762.

Who among the following own the Nobel prize for literature?

A. Linus Pauling
B. Samuel Beckett
C. Philip Noel - Baker
D. Ralph Bunche
Answer» C. Philip Noel - Baker
1763.

The first black American to win the Nobel Prize for literature is

A. Aurthe Ashe
B. Martin Luther King
C. Toni Morrison
D. Nelson Mandela
Answer» D. Nelson Mandela
1764.

Who among the following got the 'Bharat Ratna' award, before becoming the President of India?

A. R. Venkatramanan
B. Dr. Zakir Hussain
C. V. V. Giri
D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Answer» C. V. V. Giri
1765.

Who is the first Asian Winner of Nobel Prize?

A. C. V. Raman
B. Rajiv Gandhi
C. Rabindranath Tagore
D. Mother Teresa
Answer» D. Mother Teresa
1766.

Kalinga Award was instituted by

A. UNESCO for exceptional contribution of efforts to popularise science
B. Indian Military.
C. Jnanpith, a cultural literacy society for encouraging creative writing in modern languages
D. Indian Adult Education Association for outstanding contribution of adult literacy in India
Answer» B. Indian Military.
1767.

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award is given by which of the following organisations?

A. Council for Scientific and industrial research
B. Indian Council for Agricultural Research
C. Indian National Science Academy
D. ISRO
Answer» B. Indian Council for Agricultural Research
1768.

The first recipient of Rajiv Gandhi's 'Khel Ratna' award is

A. Vishwanathan Anand
B. Leander Peas
C. Kapil Dev
D. Limba Ram
Answer» B. Leander Peas
1769.

Which is the highest gallantry award in India?

A. Param Vishishtat Seva Medal
B. Param Vir Chakra
C. Kirti Chakra
D. Vir Chakra
Answer» C. Kirti Chakra
1770.

The Nobel Prize was first awarded in

A. 1976
B. 1958
C. 1901
D. 1972
Answer» D. 1972
1771.

The first Indira Gandhi Award for International Justice and Harmony has been given to

A. Larry Pressler
B. Amnesty International
C. Hussain Ibrahim Zaki
D. Yasser Arafat
Answer» E.
1772.

'Ashoka Chakra' is awarded for

A. acts of gallantry in the presence of enemy
B. gallantry by children
C. outstanding contribution to literature
D. the most conspicuous bravery or self sacrifice on land, air or sea but not in the presence of the enemy
Answer» E.
1773.

Which of the following films has won 9 Oscar Awards in 1987?

A. The World Safari
B. The Last Emperor
C. Rain Man
D. Amadeus
Answer» C. Rain Man
1774.

Saraswathi Samman is given annually for outstanding contribution to

A. classical music
B. education
C. literature
D. fine arts
Answer» D. fine arts
1775.

Who among the following is not a recipient of the Bharatiya Jnanpith Award?

A. Ashaparna Devi
B. M. F. Hussain
C. Raghupathi Sahai
D. V. K. Gokak
Answer» C. Raghupathi Sahai
1776.

Which of the following awards was conferred on Mrs. Kiran Bedi?

A. Golden Globe
B. Rani Lakshmi
C. Magsaysay
D. Saraswati
Answer» D. Saraswati
1777.

Who was awarded the first Rajiv Gandhi National Sadhavana Award?

A. Archarya Tulsi
B. Dr. J. Rengaswamy
C. J. R. D Tata
D. Mother Teresa
Answer» E.
1778.

The Arjuna Awards were instituted in the year

A. 1965
B. 1961
C. 1963
D. 1957
Answer» C. 1963
1779.

The prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award was conferred was conferred upon Ms. Kiran Bedi for her excellent contribution to which of the following fields?

A. Literature
B. Community Welfare
C. Government Service
D. Journalism
Answer» D. Journalism
1780.

Which of the following societies has instituted an award for an outstanding parliamentarian?

A. Jamanlal Bajaj Foundation
B. Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies
C. G. B. Pant Memorial Society
D. R. D. Birla samara Kosh
Answer» D. R. D. Birla samara Kosh
1781.

B. C. Roy Award is given in the field of

A. Music
B. Journalism
C. Medicine
D. Environment
Answer» D. Environment
1782.

In which year was Pulitzer Prize established?

A. 1917
B. 1918
C. 1922
D. 1928
Answer» B. 1918
1783.

Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2000 was awarded to the former President of South Africa along with

A. Sathish Dawan
B. C. Subramanian
C. Grameen Bank of Bangladesh
D. World Healt Organisation
Answer» D. World Healt Organisation
1784.

Which one won the title of Outstanding Drama Series in 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards?

A. The Crown
B. General Hospital
C. The Good Wife
D. War & Peace
Answer» C. The Good Wife
1785.

Which Federation of India recommended the women's trio of World championship silver medalists for 2017 Arjuna Awards?

A. Boxing
B. Wrestling
C. Basketball
D. Snooker
Answer» B. Wrestling
1786.

Which channel won the Media For Sanitation-FICCI Awards 2017?

A. Zee News
B. NDTV
C. The Times Group
D. Star India
Answer» C. The Times Group
1787.

How many comapnies are listed in the "Aon Best Employers India in the 2017" award?

A. 17
B. 19
C. 21
D. 20
Answer» C. 21
1788.

Who is conferred with the Woodrow Wilson Award for Global Corporate Citizenship?

A. Aarthi Subramanian
B. Arundhati Bhattacharya
C. Chanda Kochhar
D. Nita Ambani
Answer» D. Nita Ambani
1789.

Which village won the Smart Village award 2017?

A. Kashigaon
B. Pundhe
C. Govardhan Eco
D. Yeoor
Answer» D. Yeoor
1790.

Who became the first woman to reach the Mount Everest four times?

A. Aruna Kapoor
B. Sridevi Apsara
C. Anshu Jamsenpa
D. Kavitha Sharma
Answer» D. Kavitha Sharma
1791.

The Indian scientist Shrinivas Kulkarni has won the ___________ prize for his contribution in the field of astronomy.

A. Dan David Prize
B. Demidov Prize
C. Vannevar Bush Prize
D. Infosys Prize
Answer» B. Demidov Prize
1792.

The Green Oscar is the another name of _______.

A. Pulitzer Prize
B. Whitley Award
C. Saraswati Samman
D. Vyas Samman
Answer» C. Saraswati Samman
1793.

What medal does the Archery team won in the stage 1 World cup?

A. Silver
B. Bronze
C. Gold
D. Consolation Prize
Answer» D. Consolation Prize
1794.

Soumitra Chatterjee and Y.C. Deveshwar conferred with this award by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

A. Banga Bibhushan
B. Banga Samman Awards
C. Krishi Karman Award
D. Banga Bhushan
Answer» C. Krishi Karman Award
1795.

Which category is added in JIO MAMI awards this year?

A. Digital category
B. Makeup
C. Cinematography
D. Production Design
Answer» B. Makeup
1796.

Which organisation won the Porter Prize 2017 for Excellence in Corporate Governance and Integration?

A. Whirlpool
B. Caterpillar
C. Intel
D. ITC
Answer» E.
1797.

Which social network awarded 3.25 lakh for the Indian ethical hacker Anand Prakash?

A. Snapchat
B. LiveChat
C. Twitter
D. Facebook
Answer» D. Facebook
1798.

Which company won the Raksha Mantri's Award for Excellence recently?

A. ICEMA
B. Liebherr
C. BEML
D. Komatsu
Answer» D. Komatsu
1799.

This country enters Guinness World Records for the maximum number of light installations.

A. Zimbabwe
B. Spain
C. Cuba
D. Australia
Answer» E.
1800.

How many Indian companies are ranked in the Fortune 500 list of the world's biggest corporations in terms of revenue?

A. 7
B. 10
C. 5
D. 12
Answer» B. 10