Latest Awards General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Which Indian movie has been nominated for the Best Documentary Short in Oscar Awards 2023?

A)

RRR

B)

All that Breathe

C)

The Elephant Whisperers

D)

Tell it like a women

Correct Answer : The Elephant Whisperers

The Oscar nominations were announced on January 24, 2023, and India received three nominations for the 95th Academy Awards.

The Elephant Whisperers, a 41-minute short by Kartiki Gonsalves, was also nominated for Best Documentary Short.

SS Rajamouli's RRR received only one nomination in the Best Original Song category for "Naatu Naatu," despite the fact that it has a big fan base in the United States.

The film did not receive nominations for Best Picture or Best Director. All That Breathes by Shaunak Sen was nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film...

Source :Money Control

2 .

Who honoured with Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia Lifetime Achievement Award?

A)

Kalyan Singh

B)

Bipin Rawat

C)

Radheshyam Khemka

D)

Dr. Prabha Atre

Correct Answer : Dr. Prabha Atre

Hindustani vocalist Padma Vibhushan Dr. Prabha Atre was on Sunday (22nd January 2023) conferred with the the Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia Lifetime Achievement Award at the hands of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

The chief minister felicitated Dr. Atre at a function at Ram Ganesh Gadkari Rangayatan in Thane.

Mr. Shinde presented Dr. Atre with a citation and â‚¹1 lakh at the programme, during which a symphony of 90 flautists was performed to mark her 90th birthday.

Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Shinde said his government was committed to promoting arts and would also promote classical music...

Source : The Hindu

3 .

Who was awarded "The most distinguished scientist of the year 2022" at Vigyan bhawan, Delhi?

A)

R Vishnu Prassad

B)

Murali Krishna

C)

Narayana Murti

D)

S Somanath

Correct Answer : R Vishnu Prassad

R Vishnu Prassad was awarded “The most distinguished scientist of the year 2022” at Vigyan bhawan, Delhi by Anurag Thakur, Minister of Information & Broadcasting on 20th Jan 2023.

Prassad, a scientist with 69 patents has been honored with the Indian Achievers Award as the most distinguished scientist of the year.

The award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions in various fields, including culture, science, sports, and innovation.

He contributed to smart cities, solid waste management, large-scale water treatment, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, was selected by a jury headed by Justice Gyan Sudha Mishra.

The Indian Achievers Award is the india’s most prestigious award and a prestigious recognition that is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to society in a variety of fields. Vishnu, who has been working tirelessly on sustainability, smart cities and is on a mission towards clean India on solid waste management and treatment of large water bodies, was selected by a jury headed by Hon’ble Justice Gyan Sudha Misra....

Source : The Print

4 .

Which India-born British man won the 'Freedom of the city of London' award?

A)

Gopi Hinduja

B)

Manish Tiwari

C)

Laxmi Niwas Mittal

D)

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

Correct Answer : Manish Tiwari

An India-born multicultural marketing agency founder, Manish Tiwari has been awarded the 'The Freedom of the City of London' title for leaving a mark on the financial hub of the British capital.

Manish Tiwari received the honour at a ceremony at the Chamberlain's Court at Guildhall in London earlier this month (January 2023).

The award, given by the City of London Corporation, dates back to the 13th century and has since developed into an honour bestowed upon individuals who make an impact in the financial hub of London, referred to as the City or the Square Mile..

Source : NDTV

5 .

Who has won the Bahrain's ISA Award for Service to Humanity?

A)

Mahabir Pun

B)

Anoop Misra

C)

Dr Sanduk Ruit

D)

Anuradha Koirala

Correct Answer : Dr Sanduk Ruit

Himalayan Cataract Project Co-Founder Dr Sanduk Ruit has won the ISA Award for Service to Humanity, a top civilian award of Bahrain.

The award carries a cash prize of USD 1 million, a certificate of merit and a gold medal. Dr Ruit is pioneer in delivering high-quality microsurgical procedures in remote eye camps.

He made modern eye care affordable and accessible to countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. He is fondly called as "God of Sight" to have saved 1,20,000 eyesight who would have otherwise gone blind in absence of treatment.

Dr Ruit has trained more than 650 doctors, teaching them to cure preventable blindness. He is the recipient of the Padma Shri Award by the GoI, The National Order of Merit of Bhutan as well as the Ramon Magsaysay Award.

Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' congratulated senior ophthalmologist Ruit for receiving prestigious Bahrain’s ISA award..

Source : AIR

6 .

Which Airport won the prestigious "Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport" award?

A)

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

B)

Indira Gandhi International Airport

C)

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

D)

Goa Manohar International Airport

Correct Answer : Goa Manohar International Airport

The New Goa Manohar International Airport (MIA), built by the GMR Goa International Airport Ltd (GGIAL), a subsidiary of GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited, won the prestigious “Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport” award under Aviation Sustainability and Environment at ASSOCHAM 14th International Conference-cum-Awards for Civil Aviation 2023 at New Delhi.

The award was presented for “excellent initiatives” taken by GGIAL in implementing sustainability as one of core concepts. During the conference, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia presented the award to the senior officials from GGIAL in the presence of industry dignitaries and participants.

The forum recognises the companies engaged in civil aviation initiatives that adopt best practices and technological advancement in their daily operations, a GMR Goa International Airport release said.

The criteria of awards are contribution, innovativeness, applicability, relevance and impact potential in their respective areas. The jury evaluated the participants on various parameters and innovative thought process.

Sustainability as one of core concepts, New Goa Manohar International Airport is designed to be a zero-carbon footprint airport and will join the elite club of green airports across the world.

The New Goa Manohar International Airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 11 last year and the commercial operations started from January 5, 2023...

Source : India Times

7 .

Who was awarded the Gaja Capital Business Book Prize 2022 for his book 'Broke to Breakthrough'?

A)

Vikram Seth

B)

Aravind Adiga

C)

Harish Damodaran

D)

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Correct Answer : Harish Damodaran

Indian Express journalist, Harish Damodaran was awarded the Gaja Capital Business Book Prize 2022 for his book 'Broke to Breakthrough'.

* This book is a detailed and perceptive account of the rise of dairy company Hatsun Agro and its founder R.G. Chandramogan.

Gaja Capital Business Book Prize:

* It was instituted in 2019.

Aim : To encourage Indian entrepreneurs, writers, and journalists to tell stories

Source : The Hindu

8 .

Which Indian-American has been awarded the Martin Luther King Grand Parade Special award?

A)

Krishna Vavilala

B)

Maya Ajmera

C)

Rohit Khanna

D)

Harmeet Dhillon

Correct Answer : Krishna Vavilala

Indian-American Krishna Vavilala has been honoured with MLK Grande Parade Special Award for the 86-year-old xxx contributions towards connecting the Indian community with mainstream America as the US celebrated the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

King, a champion of civil rights for Blacks, was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Vavilala, a longtime Houstonian and the founder and chairman of the Foundation of India Studies (FIS), has in the past led several MLK Grande Parades, dressed as Mahatma Gandhi with the sole purpose of bringing the Indian community closer to the Black community, based on the principles of non-violence, which both Gandhi and MLK Jr. had followed.

The award — a trophy and a plaque — was presented by Charles Stamps, the chairman and CEO of MLK Jr. Parade Foundation, at its glitzier gala night on Sunday amidst thunderous applause...

Source : The Print

9 .

Which film bagged 'Golden Kailasha' Award in Ajanta-Ellora Film Festival?

A)

Chidi Balla

B)

Naanera

C)

Bhoot Police

D)

Nani Bai Ro Mayro

Correct Answer : Naanera

Naanera, a Rajasthani film directed by Deepankar Prakash, bagged the Golden Kailasha award for the best movie at the Ajanta-Ellora film festival.

Naanera (Grandfather’s House) revolves around Manish. After the death of his father, Manish’s uncle starts taking his life’s decisions.

The character’s journey leads him to a questionable point when he begins a secret love affair with a cousin and the family finds itself in the middle of another death.

Naanera also bagged awards for best director, best screenplay, best editor.

The best picture award, announced by FIPRESCI India jury N Vidyashakar, included a trophy and a cash prize of Rs one lakh.

The festival, currently in its eighth edition, took place in Aurangabad from January 11 to 15, 2023.

Kannada film Koli Esru (chicken curry), won awards for best child artist (Apeksha Chorna Halli) and the best actress for Akshatha Pandavapura..

Source : Indian Express

10 .

Which movie won the Critics Choice Awards 2023 for Best Foreign Language Film?

A)

RRR

B)

Argentina 1985

C)

Decision to Leave

D)

All Quiet on the Western Front

Correct Answer : RRR

The 28th Critics Choice Honors was conducted on January 16, 2023, IST, and SS Rajamouli's RRR won two awards, making India proud once again.

RRR won Best Song for Naatu Naatu and Best Foreign Language Film. In addition, RRR received nominations for Best Director, Best Picture, and Best Visual Effects.

The film had already won a Golden Globe for Best Song with the song Naatu Naatu, despite opposition from Rihanna's Lift Me Up.