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Indian Honours and Awards

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Indian honours and awards recognize outstanding achievements by civilians, military personnel, and artists in various fields. The scope includes prestigious civilian honors like Padma awards, literary prizes, and specific accolades like the Borlaug Award. These current affairs and general awareness topics are vital for government exams.

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Indian Honours and Awards Questions

Multiple choice

How many categories are there in the RedInk Awards for Excellence in Indian Journalism?

  1. 10

  2. 12

  3. 14

  4. 16
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

There are 12 categories in the RedInk Awards for Excellence in Indian Journalism.

Multiple choice

Which category of the RedInk Awards for Excellence in Indian Journalism is given to recognize excellence in literary journalism?

  1. The RedInk Award for Excellence in Literary Journalism

  2. The RedInk Award for Excellence in Investigative Journalism

  3. The RedInk Award for Excellence in Political Journalism

  4. The RedInk Award for Excellence in Sports Journalism
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The RedInk Award for Excellence in Literary Journalism is given to recognize excellence in literary journalism in India.

Multiple choice

Which other award is given to recognize excellence in literary journalism in India?

  1. The Prem Bhatia Memorial Award for Excellence in Journalism

  2. The National Award for Excellence in Journalism

  3. The Statesman Award for Excellence in Journalism

  4. The Chameli Devi Jain Award for Outstanding Women Mediaperson
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Prem Bhatia Memorial Award for Excellence in Journalism is given annually to recognize excellence in journalism in India. The awards were instituted in 1993 by the Prem Bhatia Foundation.

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the Prem Bhatia Memorial Award for Excellence in Journalism?

  1. Prem Bhatia

  2. Khushwant Singh

  3. Nirmal Verma

  4. Ruskin Bond
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Prem Bhatia Memorial Award for Excellence in Journalism were founded by Prem Bhatia, a veteran Indian journalist.

Multiple choice

Which award did Pandit Kumar Gandharva receive in recognition of his contributions to Indian classical music?

  1. Padma Shri

  2. Padma Bhushan

  3. Padma Vibhushan

  4. Bharat Ratna
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Pandit Kumar Gandharva was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honor in India, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to Indian classical music.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common prize awarded to winners of Lavani competitions?

  1. Cash Prizes

  2. Trophies

  3. Certificates

  4. All of the Above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Lavani competitions often award winners with a combination of cash prizes, trophies, and certificates to recognize their achievements and encourage their continued participation.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ISRO's annual literary competition?

  1. Space Literature Competition

  2. ISRO Literature Competition

  3. National Space Literature Competition

  4. Indian Space Literature Competition
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The ISRO Literature Competition is an annual event organized by ISRO to promote space literature among students and writers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a notable award given for Indian Children's Literature?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. National Award for Children's Literature

  3. Jnanpith Award

  4. Bal Sahitya Puraskar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Jnanpith Award is a prestigious literary award given for outstanding contributions to Indian literature in any language, but it is not specifically for children's literature.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a notable award received by Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia?

  1. Padma Vibhushan

  2. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

  3. Bharat Ratna

  4. Grammy Award
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia has received numerous prestigious awards, but he has not received a Grammy Award.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was the first Indian naval officer to be awarded the Param Vir Chakra?

  1. Captain M. K. Shergill

  2. Captain K. M. Nanavati

  3. Captain S. K. Koli

  4. Captain R. K. Dhawan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Captain M. K. Shergill was the first Indian naval officer to be awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration, for his actions during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

Multiple choice

The Sahitya Akademi Awards are prestigious literary awards presented by which organization?

  1. Sahitya Akademi

  2. National Book Trust

  3. Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  4. Ministry of Culture
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sahitya Akademi Awards are presented annually by the Sahitya Akademi, India's national academy of letters.

Multiple choice

Which ATS officer was awarded the Padma Shri for her contributions to the Indian military?

  1. Lieutenant Premlata Agarwal

  2. Lieutenant Lakshmi Sehgal

  3. Lieutenant Aruna Asaf Ali

  4. Lieutenant Usha Mehta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Lieutenant Lakshmi Sehgal was awarded the Padma Shri for her contributions to the Indian military.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best male vocalist of the year?

  1. Filmfare Award

  2. Zee Cine Award

  3. National Film Award

  4. Mirchi Music Award
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Mirchi Music Award is given to the best male vocalist of the year.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best female vocalist of the year?

  1. Filmfare Award

  2. Zee Cine Award

  3. National Film Award

  4. Mirchi Music Award
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Mirchi Music Award is given to the best female vocalist of the year.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best music composer of the year?

  1. Filmfare Award

  2. Zee Cine Award

  3. National Film Award

  4. Mirchi Music Award
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Mirchi Music Award is given to the best music composer of the year.