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    Consider the following statements:
    $$1$$. The $$1995$$ Jawaharlal Nehru Award for international understanding has been presented to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.
    $$2$$. The Indian Government had instituted the Jawaharlal Nehru Award in $$1965$$.
    $$3$$. The Jawaharlal Nehru Award includes a plaque, citation and Rs. $$2500000$$.
    Which of the statements is/are correct?
    Solution
    As a tribute to the memory of the late Prime Minister Shri Jawaharlal Nehru and to his life-long dedication to the cause of world peace and international understanding, the Government of India instituted the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding in 1965. The Award carries Rupees 2.5 million in cash and a citation. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was conferred the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding for his unique role in providing stability and progress to his country, in upholding the Arab cause, in promoting peace and understanding in the region.
  • Question 2
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    Kabir Puraskar is related to which field?
    Solution
    Kabir Puraskar scheme was instituted to promote communal, caste and ethnic harmony by recognising acts of physical/moral courage and humanity exhibited by a member or members of one a community, caste or ethnic group in saving the lives and properties of the member(s) of another community, caste or ethnic group. The award may be given by the Central Government and presented to the recipients by the Prime Minister.
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    Consider the following statements.
    $$1$$. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was instituted in the year $$1991-92$$ to supply the lack of a supreme national accolade in the field of sports.
    $$2$$. Viswanathan Anand was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
    Which of the statements given is/are correct?
    Solution
    Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is considered to be the highest recognition in the world of sports in India. The phrase "Khel Ratna" means "sports prodigy." The award is christened after the name of the late prime minister of India Rajiv Gandhi. It was initiated in the year 1991 and aims to honour outstanding athletes in various sports categories. 
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    Which state gives Nandi Award?
    Solution
    The Nandi Awards is the highest award ceremony for excellence in Telugu cinema, Telugu Theatre, Telugu Television, and Lifetime achievements in Indian cinema, presented annually by Government's of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. "Nandi" means "bull", the awards being named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi, a cultural and historical symbol of Telugus. Nandi Awards are presented in four categories viz. Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Copper. 
  • Question 5
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    Who among the following are the winners of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
    $$1$$. Satyajit Ray
    $$2$$. Hrishikesh Mukherjee
    $$3$$. Yash Chopra
    $$4$$. Dev Anand
    Choose the correct alternative.
    Solution
    The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was introduced in 1969 by the government to recognise the contribution of film personalities towards the development of Indian Cinema. It was presented to Satyajit Ray in 1984 who is credited with bringing world recognition to Indian cinema. The acclaimed filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee was conferred the award in 1999. The founder of Yash Raj Films, Yash Chopra was presented the award in 2001. Dev Anand, who is widely revered as evergreen star of Hindi cinema, was also presented the award.
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    Consider the following statements about 'Param Vir Chakra'.
    $$1$$. It is highest peacetime gallantry award.
    $$2$$. It is the replacement of British Victoria Cross.
    $$3$$. It can be awarded to civilians.
    Which of the statements given is/are correct?
    Solution
    The Param Vir Chakra is awarded for most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea, or in the air. The Param Vir Chakra is the equivalent award of the Medal of Honour in the United States, and the Victoria Cross in the United Kingdom. It is the highest gallantry award for officers and other enlisted personnel of all military branches of India.
  • Question 7
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    Ramon Magsaysay Award is an annual award established to perpetuate former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay. It is given in all the fields except one mentioned.
    Solution
    The Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s premier prize, and highest honour, celebrate the greatness of spirit and transformative leadership in Asia. It was established in 1957 in the memory of Philippines’ 3rd President Ramon Magsaysay who had died in an air disaster in March 1957. It is awarded annually to individuals or organizations from Asia region for their altruistic and philanthropic service.
  • Question 8
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    Arrange the following awards in the correct chronological as per their launch.
    $$1$$. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
    $$2$$. Arjuna Award
    $$3$$. Dhyan Chand Award
    $$4$$. Dronacharya Award
    Select the correct answer from the codes given.
    Solution
    Initiated in the year 1991, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is considered to be the highest recognition in the world of sports in India and aims to honour outstanding athletes in various sports categories. The Arjuna Awards were established by the Indian Government in 1961 for the excellent performance by the sportspersons in various events. Initiated in 2002, the Dhyan Chand Award is the highest lifetime achievement award in sports and games in India.Instituted in 1985, the Dronacharya Award is presented by the Indian Government for brilliance in sports coaching.
  • Question 9
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    Who among the following is the recipient of the first Dayawati Modi Award for art, culture and education?
    Solution
    Mrs. Dayawati Modi, the wife of the Modi Group founder, Mr. G.M. Modi, was a great philanthropist and an educationist. To commemorate her love for Art, Culture & Education, the Dayawati Modi Foundation instituted this award in her memory in 1994. The Dayawati Modi Award for Art, Culture and Education is presented annually on the 17th of November, her birth anniversary, to an eminent person credited with outstanding contributions in these fields. Amitabh Bachchan, acclaimed actor and Son of well-known poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was presented the Dayawati Modi Award in 2002 for his contribution to the field of Art, Culture and Education.
  • Question 10
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    Sport coaches receive which of the following awards?
    Solution
    The Dronacharya Award was instituted in 1985. It is presented by the Indian Government for brilliance in sports coaching. The award consists of a bronze figurine of Dronacharya, a cash price of Rupees 500,000 and a scroll of honor. Since the best sportsperson award is named Arjuna Award, it would be appropriate that the best coaching award is named Dronacharya, the Guru of Arjuna.
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