Latest Awards General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Who won the "Global Environment and Climate Action Citizen Award 2021"?

A)

Mr. Pargat Singh

B)

Parameswar Kumar

C)

Parnithi Chandran

D)

Viral Sudhirbhai Desai

Correct Answer : Viral Sudhirbhai Desai

Viral Sudhirbhai Desai, an industrialist from Surat, who is popularly known as the Greenman or green man of Gujarat has been honoured with the Global Environment and Climate Action Citizen Award 2021. Among the 28 personalities from 11 countries (which includes the United Kingdom(UK), the United States(US), New Zealand, France, and Malaysia,) who were honoured with this award, Viral Desai was the only Indian to win the honour for climate change.

2 .

Who has won the Sushila Devi Award 2021?

A)

Jhumpa Lahiri

B)

Anukrti Upadhyay

C)

Chetan Bhagat

D)

Arundhati Roy

Correct Answer : Anukrti Upadhyay

Anukrti Upadhyay has won the Sushila Devi Award 2021 for the Best Book of Fiction for her novel, Kintsugi, which was published by the Fourth Estate imprint. The Ratanlal Foundation and the organizing Committee of the Bhopal Literature and Art Festival announced the winner, for this notable award for fiction written by a woman author and published in 2020. This prize has been instituted by the Shri Ratanlal Foundation.

3 .

Who won the 'Most Effective Bank-Fintech Partnership' award in Dec 2021?

A)

Axis Bank & Vayana Network

B)

Federal Bank & Vayana Network

C)

Indian Bank & Vayana Network

D)

Canara Bank & Vayana Network

Correct Answer : Federal Bank & Vayana Network

Vayana Network, one of India's largest trade finance platform, and Federal Bank, a leading Private Sector Bank have been awarded the 'Most Effective Bank-Fintech Partnership : Agile and Adaptable' at the IBSi-Global Fintech Innovation Awards 2021. The award was conferred in recognition of Vayana Network's partnership with Federal Bank, for automating and simplifying Supply Chain Finance. This year, the Innovation Awards attracted global attention with over 190 participants from 48 countries.

Federal Bank partnered with Vayana Network to provide a seamless on-boarding experience to dealers through their unique 'Full Stack' tech infrastructure - that facilitates end to end digital solution including client supply chain account set up, monitoring, digital authentication of documents on the transaction platform and notification to customers at every step...

4 .

Who has wins Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice 2021?

A)

Dr Anil Prakash Joshi

B)

Dr Chandra Sekhar

C)

Ram Vilas Paswan

D)

Chandrashekhara Kambara

Correct Answer : Dr Anil Prakash Joshi

Environmentalist Dr Anil Prakash Joshi, who was conferred upon the Padma Bhushan this year, has been awarded the Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice 2021. Vidyut Mohan, the winner of the Earth shot Prize, and Ridhima Pandey, a young environmental activist from Uttarakhand, were also the recipients of the award.

The Harmony Foundation identifies a theme each year for the Mother Teresa Memorial Awards and felicitates individuals and organisations who work in the realm of augmenting environmental sustainability. The awardees were felicitated by Dr Abraham Mathai, the founder chairman of the foundation.

5 .

Who won 2021 "Digital Innovation of the Year" award?

A)

Ashoka University

B)

Amity University Noida

C)

K.R. Mangalam University

D)

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU)

Correct Answer : O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU)

O. P. Jindal Global University is a private university located at Sonipat, Haryana, India.

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has won the "Digital Innovation of the Year" award at the distinguished Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Awards 2021.

JGU was the Only Indian University to be Shortlisted for the "Digital Innovation of the Year"

JGU's win at the THE Awards is a recognition of JGU's successful digital transformation and impact over the last two years. This award is also a reflection of JGU's commitment to ensure continued education for its students during the ongoing pandemic. In March 2020 we were faced with one of the most unprecedented crises of our time.

6 .

Who won UN Women's Award for Leadership Commitment 2021?

A)

Falguni Nayar

B)

Priya Paul

C)

Divya Hegde

D)

Meena Ganesh

Correct Answer : Divya Hegde

Divya Hegde from Udupi, coastal Karnataka, has won the UN Women's Award for Leadership Commitment at the 2021 Regional Asia-Pacific Women's Empowerment Principles Awards ceremony on November 18th, 2021.

She has been recognised for her sustained efforts in advancing gender equality through climate action efforts. Her organisation, Baeru Environmental Services, works in the areas of waste management, creation of livelihoods for rural women, and developing a circular economy in the region.

7 .

Who won 'Best Female Debut' honour at 2021 Paralympic Sport Awards?

A)

Sumit Antil

B)

Avani Lekhara

C)

Bhavina Patel

D)

Manish Narwal

Correct Answer : Avani Lekhara

Indian shooter "Avani Lekhara", who has created history by winning India’s first Gold medal in Shooting at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, won the “Best Female Debut” honour at the 2021 Paralympic Sport Awards. The Awards were announced by the International Paralympic Committee. She became the 1st Indian woman to win 2 Paralympic medals in a single edition of the Paralympic Games. India won an unprecedented 19 medals at the Paralympic Games including 5 Gold, 8 Silver & 6 Bronze.

8 .

Who is receives Dr. Ida S. Scudder Oration award?

A)

Azim Premji

B)

Gautam Adani

C)

Shiv Nadar

D)

Lakshmi Mittal

Correct Answer : Azim Premji

Azim Premji, founder chairman of Wipro Limited and founder of Azim Premji Foundation is this year’s recipient of the 10th annual Dr Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration, jointly established by Christian Medical College Vellore (CMC) and the U.S.-based Vellore CMC Foundation. The award is presented to Mr Premji in recognition of his contributions to society.

9 .

Who received Jnanpith Award in Dec 2021?

A)

Pundalik Naik and Sonia Faleiro

B)

Eunice de Souza and Uday Bhembre

C)

Lambert Mascarenhas and Jerry Pinto

D)

Nilmani Phookan Jr and Damodar Mauzo

Correct Answer : Nilmani Phookan Jr and Damodar Mauzo

Assamese poet "Nilmani Phookan Jr" won the 56th Jnanpith Award and Konkani novelist "Damodar Mauzo" won the 57th Jnanpith Award. The country’s highest literary award, the Jnanpith is bestowed on writers for “their outstanding contribution to literature”. Jnanpith Award is a literary award presented by the Bharatiya Jnanpith organization to Indian writers every year. This was instituted in 1961 and is given only to Indian writers who write in Indian languages and English.

10 .

How many awards are wins Nizamuddin Basti project?

A)

Five

B)

Four

C)

Three

D)

Two

Correct Answer : Two

The UNESCO recently presented Two Heritage Awards to the Nizamuddin Basti Project. The project was awarded for its conservation efforts. It was awarded with the Special Recognition for Sustainable Award and Award of Excellence.

What is Nizamuddin Basti Project?

* The project restored more than 20 historic monuments located around 14th century Sufi Saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya.

* The Nizamuddin area consists of Humayun Tomb and Batashewala Tomb and tomb of a 16th century poet Rahim (Khan I Khanan). These regions were segregated and damaged. They were also renewed by the Nizamuddin Basti Project.

* The project was started in 2007 by the Aga Kahn Trust for Culture, Archaeological Survey of India, Delhi Urban Heritage Foundation and the Delhi Municipal Corporation.