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    Consider the following statements.
    $$1$$. Bharat Ratna is not awarded to the dead persons like the Nobel Prize.
    $$2$$. Mahatma Gandhi received the Bharat Ratna Award more than once in the Indian history.
    Which of the statements given is/are correct?
    Solution
    Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian honour, given for exceptional service towards advancement of Art, Literature and Science, and in recognition of Public Service of the highest order. It is also not mandatory that Bharat Ratna be awarded every year. Also, there is no written provision that Bharat Ratna should be awarded to Indian citizens only. It was given only to living personalities and later in 1966 the criterion was changed to be given posthumously
  • Question 2
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    Indira Gandhi Prize for peace, disarmament and development for $$2014$$ was given to which one of the following?
    Solution
    The Indira Gandhi Prize for peace, disarmament and development was announced in the year 2014 to ISRO in recognition of its path-breaking achievements, culminating in the Mars Orbiter Mission; its significant contributions in strengthening international cooperation in the peaceful use of outer space etc. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the pioneer space exploration agency of the Government of India, headquartered at Bengaluru. ISRO was formed in 1969 with a vision to develop and harness space technology in national development while pursuing planetary exploration and space science research.
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    The Pulitzer Prize for fiction in the year $$2013$$ had been announced for the book _____________.
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    An epic novel and a thrilling literary discovery, The Orphan Master's Son follows a young man's journey through the icy waters, dark tunnels, and eerie spy chambers of the world's most mysterious dictatorship, North Korea.  Adom Johnson is a writer from San Francisco and associate professor in creative writing at Stanford University. 
  • Question 4
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    Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
    Solution
    United Nations Universal Children’s Day was established in 1954 and is celebrated on November 20th each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare. Universal Children's Day also marks the anniversary of the date that the UN General Assembly adopted both the declaration and the convention on children's rights. Universal Children's Day offers each of us an inspirational entry-point to advocate, promote and celebrate children's rights, translating into dialogues and actions that will build a better world for Children.
  • Question 5
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    'Commonwealth Day' the annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations is held every year on _____________.
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    The 52 countries of the Commonwealth celebrate Commonwealth Day. The day is held on the second Monday in March each year and is an opportunity for individuals, communities and organisations to promote the values of peace, democracy and equality that the Commonwealth stands for.
  • Question 6
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    When is 'World Environment Day' recognised by the UN observed?
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    The United Nations, aware that the protection and improvement of the human environment is a major issue, which affects the well-being of peoples and economic development throughout the world, designated 5 June as the World Environment Day. The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment. Since it began in 1974, it has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated all over the world.

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    'World Meteorological Day' (celebrated on 23rd March) is recognised by _________.
    Solution
    World Meteorological Day is celebrated every year on 23 March to commemorate the entry into force in 1950 of the convention that created the World Meteorological Organization. It is UN specialized agency for meteorology, operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences. It is dedicated to international cooperation and coordination on state and behaviour of Earth’s atmosphere, its interaction with land and oceans, the weather and climate and distribution of water resources.
  • Question 8
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    'World Leprosy Eradication Day' is observed on ___________.
    Solution
    The World Leprosy Eradication Day is observed on the last Sunday of January every year to raise global awareness on Leprosy, a deadly disease caused by a slow-growing type of bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. It was initiated in 1954 by French philanthropist and writer, Raoul Follereau.
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    UNESCO celebrates 'World Radio Day' on _________.
    Solution
    On 14 January 2013, the United Nations General Assembly formally endorsed UNESCO’s proclamation of World Radio Day. Eventually, the UN General Assembly endorsed the resolution of the UNESCO General Conference, proclaiming 13 February, the day United Nations Radio was established in 1946, as World Radio Day. The objectives of the Day are to raise greater awareness among the public and the media of the importance of radio; to encourage decision makers to establish and provide access to information through radio; as well as to enhance networking and international cooperation among broadcasters.
  • Question 10
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    Who among the following Nobel Laureates has recently announced to put his Nobel medal under auction?
    Solution
    James Watson won the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine in 1962 for the discovery of the molecular structure of DNA. He auctioned the award in 2014. Watson is believed to have had several motivations for selling the medal, ranging from philanthropy to a quest for redemption and possibly a rejection of the scientific community.
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