Correct Answer : Science
Correct Answer : Wheat
Indian scientist Sanjaya Rajaram received the prestigious World Food Prize, 2014, for his significant role in developing high-yield wheat varieties of seeds named Kauz and Attila. Rajaram is one of seven Indians to achieve the title.
Correct Answer : World Association of Newspapers
The Golden Pen of Freedom Award isn presented by the World Association of Newspapers to individuals or organisations for acclaimed work in the field of journalism. It was established in 1961.
Correct Answer : Turing Prize
Correct Answer : Pran Krishan Sikand
Indian Cinema Dada Sahib Phalke Award 2012 was proudly honour to Pran Krishan Sikand
Correct Answer : Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer : Stephen Ross
U.S. economist Stephen Ross was named winner of the Deutsche Bank Prize in Financial Economics for helping to create models that have helped markets assess prices for options and other assets for the past three decades. Ross's models have changed and advanced economic practice profoundly," said the Frankfurt-based Center for Financial Studies that awards the $50,000 prize once every two years
Correct Answer : Karnataka
Correct Answer : Pt. Birju Maharaj
Renowned Kathak dancer Pt Birju Maharaj was honoured with Ustad Chand Khan Lifetime Achievement award for taking forward the legacy of the Kalka- Bindadin Gharana of Lucknow and promoting the art form around the world.
Correct Answer : Ashok Kumar