Latest Awards General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

How many startups have been declared the winners of National Startup Awards 2021?

A)

46

B)

51

C)

54

D)

62

Correct Answer : 46

46 Indian Startups were announced as the winners of the National Startup Awards 2021 along with 1 incubator and 1 accelerator. PM Modi declared January 16th, 2022 as National Startup Day of India.

Since the last decade, India’s startup economy has been flourishing remarkably. With innovation in veins and entrepreneurial fervour, the youth of India is more inclined towards unique business. According to the Randstad Workmonitor survey, 83 % of the Indian workers would like to be an entrepreneur, much higher than the global average of 53%. The amendment on the public procurement policy just smoothed the path of these new youngsters. PM Modi asserted, ”for the Indian startup ecosystem, the year 2022 has brought new horizons. Startups will play a huge role when India will mark 100 years of independence.”

2 .

Which actress won the 12th Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar Award 2022?

A)

Meher Vij

B)

Zaira Wasim

C)

Ruhanika Dhawan

D)

Harshaali Malhotra

Correct Answer : Harshaali Malhotra

‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ actress Harshaali Malhotra received the prestigious Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award 2022 this year. She received the award for her performance in the film and for her contribution to the field of cinema. “This award is dedicated to @beingsalmankhan @kabirkhankk @castingchhabra uncle for believing in me… And for full Bajrangi bhaijaan team.

Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar national award from shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari (Governor of Maharashtra) ,” Harshaali had shared along with a picture from the ceremony, which was held at the Raj Bhawan in Mumbai.

3 .

Which state has received the 'International Craft Award for 2021' as the best craft village in the world?

A)

Goa

B)

Karnataka

C)

Kerala

D)

Uttarakhand

Correct Answer : Kerala

The Kerala Arts and Crafts Village near Kovalam has won the 2021 International Craft Award for the best craft village of the year.

The Kerala Arts and Crafts Village is an institution established by the Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society for the state tourism department.

The international craft award aims at honouring organizations, councils, governments, teachers, artists, designers and individuals around the world who have made significant contributions to the sustainable and comprehensive development of the handicraft industry. The ´Kraf Komuniti Ku´ craft village in Malaysia was selected as the best village for the previous year.

The firms that have developed sustainable development models in the field of handicrafts are the Georgia Arts and Cultural Centre, the Malaysian Realistic Attraction and the Japanese company Shozu Shikko. Craft icon of the year is Chandramali Liyanage, a member of National Crafts Council of Sri Lanka.

Source : Times Of India

4 .

Which television series won Best TV Series - Drama at the Golden Globe Awards 2022?

A)

Lupin

B)

Succession

C)

Squid Game

D)

The Morning Show

Correct Answer : Succession

HBO series Succession won Golden Globe award 2022 for best television series- drama and /HBO Max’s Hacks won Best Television series-musical or comedy.

5 .

Which film won the Golden Globe Award 2022 in Best Motion Picture- Drama category?

A)

Dune

B)

Belfast

C)

King Richard

D)

The Power of the Dog

Correct Answer : The Power of the Dog

The Golden Globe Awards 2022 winners were announced by Hollywood Foreign Press Association in a private ceremony. Netflix’s 'The Power of the Dog' won Best Film-Drama while 20th Century Studios’ West Side Story won Best Film– Musical or Comedy. Will Smith won his first-ever Golden Globe award for his role in the 2021 film 'King Richard'.

6 .

Which award has been won by the Forensic Science Laboratory in combating crime against children?

A)

SKACH Award

B)

SKOCH Award

C)

SKICH Award

D)

SKECH Award

Correct Answer : SKOCH Award

The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) won SKOCH Award in Silver category for its work towards combating Crime and Violence against Children.

It was given on the 78th SKOCH Summit organised with theme of “State of Governance”.

According to a statement issued by the FSL, Deepa Verma, the Director Deepa Verma, the Director of Rohini-based lab and who accepted the award on its behalf, said crime and violence against children has a lifelong effect on physical and mental health of children.

At large, families, society, and ultimately the nation suffers, as children are the future of nation, she said.

Source : ThePrint

7 .

Who receives Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) National Award "Dr Subhas Mukherjee Award"?

A)

Dr Satish Adiga

B)

Dr Manish Prabu

C)

Dr Chandra Shekar

D)

Dr. Srinivasan Iyer

Correct Answer : Dr Satish Adiga

Dr Satish Adiga, Professor in Clinical Embryology at Kasturba Medical College (KMC) under the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), has been selected by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for the Dr Subhas Mukherjee Award for 2020. Adiga heads the fertility programme at KMC Manipal.

Quoting ICMR, a statement by MAHE said, Adiga will receive Dr Subhas Mukherjee Award from ICMR in recognition for his outstanding contribution to the field of in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Subhas Mukherjee is the creator of India’s first child using IVF baby.

HS Ballal, Pro-Chancellor of MAHE, said, Adiga has contributed significantly to both clinical IVF and fertility research. He added that Adiga is well-deserved for the recognition given by ICMR.

Source : Blon

8 .

Who has declared the winners of the third National Water Awards for the year 2020?

A)

Ashok Gehlot

B)

Amarinder Singh

C)

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

D)

Bhairon Singh Shekhawat

Correct Answer : Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Union Minister of Jal Shakti, "Gajendra Singh Shekhawat" has declared the winners of the third National Water Awards for the year 2020. Uttar Pradesh has been adjudged as the Best State in water conservation efforts in the National Water Awards 2020. It is followed by Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu respectively. The award comes with a citation, trophy and cash prize. Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh received the best district award in the northern zone followed by Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar in Punjab.

9 .

Who has announced the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards (RNG Awards) for journalists across the country?

A)

Network18

B)

The Times Group

C)

The Indian Express Group

D)

New Delhi Television Ltd

Correct Answer : Indian Express Group

The Indian Express Group has announced the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards (RNG Awards) for journalists across the country, for their work done in 2019. RNG awards are one the most prestigious awards in India in the field of journalism, held annually since 2006. The photo stories of our winners appeared in our print and digital editions between December 24, 2021, and January 4, 2022.

10 .

Who won 'Ramnath Goenka Award' in Photo journalism?

A)

Arko Datta

B)

Atul Kasbekar

C)

Rathika Ramasamy

D)

Zishaan A Latif

Correct Answer : Zishaan A Latif

Zishaan A Latif won Ramnath Goenka Award in the Photo Journalism category. He won the award for his photo essay, The arduous struggle for inclusion in the NRC, which was published in The Caravan in October 2019. He documented the plight of people who were dropped from the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and put a face to an untold human story. About a month after the NRC list was released, Latif made his way through four districts in Assam, documenting people’s struggle for inclusion in the NRC.

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