Latest Awards General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

When will 94th Academy Awards be telecasted in India?

A)

March 25th

B)

March 26th

C)

March 27th

D)

March 28th

Correct Answer : March 28th

The 94th Academy Awards will be telecasted live in India early morning at 5.30am in March 28, 2022. It will be aired live on Star Movies and Star World. The Oscars 2022 will witness the power-packed performances by an 'all-star band' including Travis Barker, Sheila E., pianist Robert Glasper, and Adam Blackstone, evening's music dire.

2 .

How many women entrepreneurs will be conferred with the Women Transforming India Awards 2021?

A)

70

B)

75

C)

82

D)

100

Correct Answer : 75

The WTI Awards 2021 will be conferred upon 75 women achievers to celebrate their contribution towards a ‘Sashakt Aur Samarth Bharat’. The awards will take place this year as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate 75 years of India’s independence.

3 .

Who is selected for GD Birla Award for Scientific Research?

A)

Peidong Yang

B)

Xiaogang Peng

C)

Narayan Pradhan

D)

Dipankar Das Sarma

Correct Answer : Narayan Pradhan

Professor Narayan Pradhan has been selected for the 31st GD Birla Award for Scientific Research for his outstanding contribution in the field of material sciences, the KK Birla foundation said in an official statement on Monday(14th Mar 2022).

Instituted in 1991, the award recognises eminent Indian scientists below the age of 50 for their original and outstanding contributions to any branch of science. It carries a cash prize of â‚¹5 lakh. The recipient is chosen by a selection board, whose present head is professor Chandrima Shaha, the president of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA).

Pradhan, a member of the faculty at the School of Material Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Jadavpur, graduated from Odisha’s Fakir Mohan College and did his master’s in chemistry from the Ravenshaw University, Cuttack. He went on to get a PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, in 2001. He did his post-doctoral research at Israel’s Ben Gurion University and the University of Arkansas in the US. In 2007, he joined the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science as an assistant professor.

Pradhan’s research work focused on understanding the chemistry and physics of light-emitting semiconductor nanocrystals. His research group has significantly contributed to the surface construction of the newly emerged light-emitting halide perovskite nanocrystals, which are expected to be the next-generation lighting materials for photovoltaics and making LEDs. He has provided his expertise in crystal modulations to help design new shapes of these tiny lighting materials.

A fellow at the Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru, Pradhan has been a recipient of the LNJ Bhilwara Nanoscience award, the DST Swarnajayanti Fellowship award, the DST Nanoscience Young Career award, and the Oxford Nanoscientist award.

Source : Hindustan Times

4 .

Who won Best Actor at BAFTA Awards 2022?

A)

Stephen Graham

B)

Leonardo Dicaprio

C)

Will Smith

D)

Benedict Cumberbatch

Correct Answer : Will Smith

Will Smith won the Best Actor for his role in 'King Richard' at the 75th edition of British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA). Joanna Scanlan won BAFTA 2022 Best Actress award for her role in 'After Love' and 'The Power of the Dog' won BAFTA for Best Picture and Best Director.

5 .

In which state CM announced 'Sushma Swaraj Award' for women?

A)

Haryana

B)

Punjab

C)

Delhi

D)

Gujarat

Correct Answer : Haryana

Haryana Chief Minister, "Manohar Lal Khattar", while presenting the state budget, has announced a ‘Sushma Swaraj Award’ for women for their significant achievements or contribution in different walks of life in the international and national spheres. The Sushma Swaraj Award will carry an award money of Rs 5 lakh along with a commendation.

About the Sushma Swaraj : Sushma Swaraj was a lawyer of the Supreme Court as well as an Indian politician. She was a senior member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, served as India’s Minister of External Affairs during the first Narendra Modi government (2014–2019). After Indira Gandhi, she was the second woman to occupy this position.

6 .

Who has been selected for the International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award for 2022?

A)

Sara Hossain

B)

Christina Voigt

C)

Chen Shu-chu

D)

Rizwana Hasan

Correct Answer : Rizwana Hasan

A Bangladeshi environmental lawyer "Rizwana Hasan" has been selected for the International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award for 2022. She is among the 12 women from around the world who will be honoured by the US Department of State with the award for showing exceptional courage and leadership to make a difference in their communities.

US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken will host the awards ceremony on March 14 in a virtual ceremony to honour the 12 women selected for the award.

Rizwana Hasan is a lawyer who has demonstrated exceptional courage and leadership in her mission to protect the environment and defend the dignity and rights of the marginalised Bangladeshis. Over the last 20 years, she has taken up landmark legal cases to change the dynamic of development in Bangladesh to include a people-centred focus on environmental justice, said a press statement issued by the US Department of State.

Rizwana Hasan is the Chief Executive of the Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association. She has successfully taken up cases against deforestation, pollution, unregulated ship breaking, and illegal land development.

She received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2012 for her activism. She continues to work in the courtroom to combat environmental degradation and the local effects of climate change, despite significant resistance from powerful interests and threats of violence to herself and her family, said the press statement.

The International Women of Courage (IWOC) award was established in 2007 by the US Department of State to honour women of exceptional courage, strength and leadership who work to bring change to their communities. Till now 170 women from 80 countries have been honoured under the IWOC programme.

Source : News On Air

7 .

Who receives the 1st prize in Ispat Rajbhasha Award for 2018-19 and 2020-21?

A)

NLC India Limited

B)

National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (NMDC)

C)

National Aluminium Company(NAC)

D)

National Thermal Power Corporation Limited. (NTPCL)

Correct Answer : National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (NMDC)

National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (NMDC) Country’s largest Iron Ore producer, a CPSE under Ministry of Steel received 1st prize in the Ispat Rajbhasha Award for 2018-19 and 2020-21 and company also received the Ispat Rajbhasha Prerna Award for 2019-20. The award ceremony was held in the meeting of the Hindi Salahakar Committee of the Ministry of Steel held in Madurai on 3rd March 2022. The Union Minister of Steel, Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh, presented the accolades to Shri Sumit Deb, Chairman and Managing Director, NMDC.

8 .

How many women were awarded Nari Shakti Puraskar 2021?

A)

12

B)

14

C)

21

D)

27

Correct Answer : 14

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, presented Nari Shakti Puraskar 2020 and 2021 at a function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on March 8, 2022, on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The President honoured 29 outstanding women achievers for their exceptional work towards women empowerment, especially the marginalized and vulnerable women. Overall, 28 awards were conferred, 14 awards each for the year 2020 and 2021.

9 .

Who has won the 'Special Jury Award' at the 7th India Industry Water Conclave and the 9th Edition FICCI Water Awards?

A)

Namami Gange

B)

National Bamboo Mission (NBM)

C)

National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)

D)

National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD)

Correct Answer : National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)

National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has been awarded the ‘Special Jury Award’ at the 7th India Industry Water Conclave and the 9th edition of the FICCI Water Awards. NMCG has been awarded for its effort in reviving River Ganga and bringing about a paradigm shift in water management. The 9th edition of the FICCI Water Awards were organised at the FICCI’s 7th India Industry Water Conclave, held virtually on March 02 and 03, 2022.

The Citation underlines the complexity of the task of rejuvenation of the entire Ganga basin and the importance of engaging with diverse stakeholders particularly the people-river connect which forms the basis of NMCG’s approach to the challenging task. G Asok Kumar was appointed as the new Director-General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG).

10 .

Who was honored at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2022 for Outstanding Contribution to the Film Industry?

A)

Asha Parekh

B)

Hema Malini

C)

Sharmila Tagore

D)

Waheeda Rehman

Correct Answer : Asha Parekh

Legendary actor Asha Parekh has been honoured with Outstanding Contribution To Film Industry accolade at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2022, held on Sunday(20th Feb 2022).

The official Instagram account of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival announced the news by writing, “Congratulations to Asha Parekh for winning the award for Outstanding Contribution To Film Industry at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards2022. Your hard work and perseverance have paid off. Team DPIFF wishes you good luck in your future endeavors.”

Known as the ‘Hit Girl’ of Indian cinema, Asha Parekh had appeared in many commercially successful films throughout her career.

She was the highest-paid actor (female) of her time and was one of the most successful actors (female) of the 1960s and 1970s. She is considered one of the most influential actors of all time in Hindi cinema.

Her most iconic films include: ‘Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai’ (1961), ‘Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon’ (1963), ‘Teesri Manzil’ (1966), ‘Baharon Ke Sapne’ (1967), ‘Pyar Ka Mausam’ (1969), ‘Kati Patang’ (1970) and Caravan (1971) among several others.

She also did a cameo in Nasir Hussain’s film ‘Manzil Manzil’ (1984) with whom she had earlier done 6 films.

In 1992, she was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India for her contribution to the field of cinema. She is also the recipient of the Living Legend Award from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).

Parekh was the first female chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (Censor Board) of India. Currently, she concentrates on her dance academy Kara Bhavan and the Asha Parekh Hospital in Santa Cruz, Mumbai, named in her honour because of her many humanitarian contributions..

Source : The Print