Latest Awards General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Who was named 'Journalist of the Year' in Redink Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2021?

A)

Faye D Souza

B)

Danish Siddiqui

C)

Saurabh Shukla

D)

Prem Shankar Jha

Correct Answer : Danish Siddiqui

The Redink Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2021 were presented on December 29, 2021, by Mumbai Press Club with the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana as a Chief Guest at the virtual event. Photojournalist Danish Siddiqui, who died during an assignment in Afghanistan in July 2021, was posthumously awarded as the ‘Journalist of the Year’ by the Mumbai Press Club.

2 .

Khalid Hussain won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2021 in which language category?

A)

Punjabi

B)

Bengali

C)

Hindi

D)

Kannada

Correct Answer : Punjabi

Bratya Basu and Khalid Hussain won Sahitya Akademi Award 2021 for a play and collection of stories ‘Sullan Da Salan’, in Hindi and Punjabi language category respectively.

3 .

Who won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2021 in the English language category?

A)

Namita Gokhale

B)

Kiran Gaurav

C)

Bratya Basu

D)

Khalid Hussain

Correct Answer : Namita Gokhale

English writer Namita Gokhale won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2021 for her novel ‘Things to Leave Behind’ in the English language category.

4 .

Who has bags national award for 2021 breed conservation?

A)

AVASU

B)

MVASU

C)

KVASU

D)

TVASU

Correct Answer : KVASU

The All India Co-ordinated Research Project (AICRP) on poultry breeding, Mannuthy, under the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University (KVASU), bagged the national breed conservation award for 2021.

The centre received the prestigious award from ICAR - The National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) for the conservation and research activities on the Tellicherry breed, the only registered native chicken breed from the State.

The award carries a citation and a purse of ₹10,000.

The award was established by ICAR - NBAGR for their contribution towards conservation and improvement of registered Indian breeds of domestic livestock and poultry.

Source : The Hindu

5 .

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.

6 .

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.

7 .

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...

8 .

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.

9 .

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.

10 .

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.

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