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Question No.1.The highest civilian award in the field of contribution to the unity and integrity of India is named after which Indian leader?
[A] Mahatma Gandhi
[B] Jawaharlal Nehru
[C] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[D] Lal Bahadur Shastri
[B] Jawaharlal Nehru
[C] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[D] Lal Bahadur Shastri
Correct Answer: C [Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel]
Notes:
The highest civilian award in the field of contribution to the unity and integrity of India is named after the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The award is named as ‘Sardar Patel National Unity Award’. The award recognises the contributions made towards the national unity and integrity.
Recently the Home Ministry announced that the on-line nomination process for the award is open and the last date for the nominations is 30th April. The award will be announced on the National Unity Day on 31st October, which is the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.
The highest civilian award in the field of contribution to the unity and integrity of India is named after the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The award is named as ‘Sardar Patel National Unity Award’. The award recognises the contributions made towards the national unity and integrity.
Recently the Home Ministry announced that the on-line nomination process for the award is open and the last date for the nominations is 30th April. The award will be announced on the National Unity Day on 31st October, which is the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.
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Question No.2. Chameli Devi Jain Award is an annual award presented to outstanding performers of which field?
[A] Politics
[B] Sports
[C] Journalism
[D] Social Service
[B] Sports
[C] Journalism
[D] Social Service
Correct Answer: C [Journalism]
Notes:
Chameli Devi Jain Award is an annual award which has been presented since 1981 for outstanding performers in the field of Journalism. Chameli Devi Jain was a legendary freedom fighter and community reformer.
This year, the award for outstanding woman journalist was presented jointly to the Journalist of ‘The Wire’- Arfa Khanum Sherwani and a freelance journalist named Rohini Mohan. Arfa was chosen for her reporting from Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh while Rohini was awarded for her investigative coverage on the NRC exercise in Assam.
Chameli Devi Jain Award is an annual award which has been presented since 1981 for outstanding performers in the field of Journalism. Chameli Devi Jain was a legendary freedom fighter and community reformer.
This year, the award for outstanding woman journalist was presented jointly to the Journalist of ‘The Wire’- Arfa Khanum Sherwani and a freelance journalist named Rohini Mohan. Arfa was chosen for her reporting from Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh while Rohini was awarded for her investigative coverage on the NRC exercise in Assam.
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Question No.3. Singh Kanwal, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?
[A] Sports
[B] Politics
[C] Literature
[D] Business
[B] Politics
[C] Literature
[D] Business
Correct Answer: C [Literature]
Notes:
Famous Punjabi writer Jaswant Singh Kanwal recently passed away at his native village recently. His novels are loved by several readers across the country.
The novelist was a recipient of the country’s highest literary honor, Sahitya Akademi Award in 1977 for his famous novel ‘Taushali Di Hanso’. He has authored more than 100 novels, which mainly focus on agrarian crisis, caste barrier and women empowerment. He was also called as the ‘Writer of movements’.
Famous Punjabi writer Jaswant Singh Kanwal recently passed away at his native village recently. His novels are loved by several readers across the country.
The novelist was a recipient of the country’s highest literary honor, Sahitya Akademi Award in 1977 for his famous novel ‘Taushali Di Hanso’. He has authored more than 100 novels, which mainly focus on agrarian crisis, caste barrier and women empowerment. He was also called as the ‘Writer of movements’.
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Question No.4. Who is the only Indian to be ranked in the Forbes 2020 list of World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities?
[A] Virat Kohli
[B] Akshay Kumar
[C] Ranveer Singh
[D] Priyanka Chopra
[B] Akshay Kumar
[C] Ranveer Singh
[D] Priyanka Chopra
Correct Answer: B [Akshay Kumar]
Notes:
Bollywood Actor Akshay Kumar is the only Indian to feature on Forbes 2020 list of World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities at rank 52 and earnings of 48.5 million dollars.
The first spot was bagged by American media person and businesswoman Kylie Jenner, famous for her Kylie Cosmetics. She is followed by US based musician Kanye West with an estimated USD170 million earnings. Ace Tennis player Roger Federer is placed at the third place, followed by Football stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Bollywood Actor Akshay Kumar is the only Indian to feature on Forbes 2020 list of World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities at rank 52 and earnings of 48.5 million dollars.
The first spot was bagged by American media person and businesswoman Kylie Jenner, famous for her Kylie Cosmetics. She is followed by US based musician Kanye West with an estimated USD170 million earnings. Ace Tennis player Roger Federer is placed at the third place, followed by Football stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
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Question No.5. Which Indian-American has won the prestigious World Food Prize 2020?
[A] Dr Rattan Lal
[B] A.K. Patra
[C] Pradip Dey
[D] R. S. Chaudhary
[B] A.K. Patra
[C] Pradip Dey
[D] R. S. Chaudhary
Correct Answer: A [Dr Rattan Lal ]
Notes:
Indian-American soil scientist Dr Rattan Lal has won the prestigious World Food Prize. The award is considered to be equivalent to a Nobel Prize in agriculture.
Dr Rattan Lal has been awarded for his contribution in assisting small farmers to improve their soil’s health. This has let the global food supply to increase considerably. He has promoted soil-saving techniques which has benefitted the livelihoods of more than 500 million small farmers.
Indian-American soil scientist Dr Rattan Lal has won the prestigious World Food Prize. The award is considered to be equivalent to a Nobel Prize in agriculture.
Dr Rattan Lal has been awarded for his contribution in assisting small farmers to improve their soil’s health. This has let the global food supply to increase considerably. He has promoted soil-saving techniques which has benefitted the livelihoods of more than 500 million small farmers.
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Question No.6.Which Bollywood personality was named by NITI Aayog to promote the Women Entrepreneurship platform (WEP)?
[A] Salman Khan
[B] Akshay Kumar
[C] Sushant Singh Rajput
[D] Vidya Balan
[B] Akshay Kumar
[C] Sushant Singh Rajput
[D] Vidya Balan
Correct Answer: C [Sushant Singh Rajput]
Notes:
Young Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was recently found dead at his residence, at the age of 34. Sushant was known for his acclaimed performances in films such as MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Sonchiriya, Kai Po Che, Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! among others.
The policy think-tank of the Indian government, NITI Aayog signed him to promote the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) in the year 2018.
Young Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was recently found dead at his residence, at the age of 34. Sushant was known for his acclaimed performances in films such as MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Sonchiriya, Kai Po Che, Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! among others.
The policy think-tank of the Indian government, NITI Aayog signed him to promote the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) in the year 2018.
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Question No.7 Which Indian financial start-up firm has been awarded as technology pioneer by World Economic Forum?
[A] ZestMoney
[B] Snapmint
[C] PayU
[D] CC Avenue
[B] Snapmint
[C] PayU
[D] CC Avenue
Correct Answer: A [ZestMoney]
Notes:
Two Indian firms namely ZestMoney and Stellapps feature in the new list of Tech Pioneers released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
The 100 firms selected as pioneers will be invited to participate at World Economic Forum workshops, events and high-level discussions. Zestmoney offers affordable credit as an alternate to traditional way of finance. Stellapps, is a farm-to-consumer dairy technology solutions company.
Two Indian firms namely ZestMoney and Stellapps feature in the new list of Tech Pioneers released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
The 100 firms selected as pioneers will be invited to participate at World Economic Forum workshops, events and high-level discussions. Zestmoney offers affordable credit as an alternate to traditional way of finance. Stellapps, is a farm-to-consumer dairy technology solutions company.
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Question No.8 Pawah has been appointed as the President of the Indian arm of which automobile company?
[A] BMW India
[B] Mercedes India
[C] Honda India
[D] Nissan India
[B] Mercedes India
[C] Honda India
[D] Nissan India
Correct Answer: A [BMW India]
Notes:
BMW India, the Indian arm of the Luxury car maker BMW Group has recently named Vikram Pawah as its President.
He is to continue to serve in his present role as Chief Executive Officer of BMW Group Australia and New Zealand. The previous President and Chief Executive Officer Rudratej Singh suddenly passed away in the month of April. Pawah has been engaged with the BMW Group from the year 2017.
BMW India, the Indian arm of the Luxury car maker BMW Group has recently named Vikram Pawah as its President.
He is to continue to serve in his present role as Chief Executive Officer of BMW Group Australia and New Zealand. The previous President and Chief Executive Officer Rudratej Singh suddenly passed away in the month of April. Pawah has been engaged with the BMW Group from the year 2017.
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Question No.9 Everton Weekes, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?
[A] Politics
[B] Arts
[C] Sports
[D] Literature
[B] Arts
[C] Sports
[D] Literature
Correct Answer: C [Sports]
Notes:
Everton Weekes, who was considered as one of the finest cricketers of the West Indies, has recently passed away at the age of 95.
During his eminent cricket career, he scored an average of 58.61 per innings, which included a world-record of five consecutive centuries in 1948. Weekes also jointly holds the record as the fastest to reach 1000 Test runs. He was also a member of the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame.
Everton Weekes, who was considered as one of the finest cricketers of the West Indies, has recently passed away at the age of 95.
During his eminent cricket career, he scored an average of 58.61 per innings, which included a world-record of five consecutive centuries in 1948. Weekes also jointly holds the record as the fastest to reach 1000 Test runs. He was also a member of the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame.
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Question No.10.
What is the name of the Oscar winning Italian musician who passed away recently?
[A] Ennio Morricone
[B] Inuwa Abdulkadir
[C] Juris Kronbergs
[D] Mark Naley
[B] Inuwa Abdulkadir
[C] Juris Kronbergs
[D] Mark Naley
Correct Answer: A [Ennio Morricone]
Notes:
Legendary Italian musician Ennio Morricone has recently passed away, at the age of 91. He had won two Oscar awards, the latest being awarded in 2016 for best original score for ‘The Hateful Eight’.
He was considered as one of the world’s most famous and creative music composers. His musical works including ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ and ‘The Mission’ were appreciated by his fans across the world. He had also won numerous awards including the Golden Globes, Grammys and BAFTAs.
Legendary Italian musician Ennio Morricone has recently passed away, at the age of 91. He had won two Oscar awards, the latest being awarded in 2016 for best original score for ‘The Hateful Eight’.
He was considered as one of the world’s most famous and creative music composers. His musical works including ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ and ‘The Mission’ were appreciated by his fans across the world. He had also won numerous awards including the Golden Globes, Grammys and BAFTAs.
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