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    The students of which State entered Guiness book for washing hands on Global Handwashing Day?
    Solution
    On Global Handwashing Day (October 15, 2014), the state government of Madhya Pradesh and WaterAid’s MPWASH programme attempted a Guinness Book of World Record to have the maximum number of children wash their hands at one time across the state
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    Consider the following statements:
    1) The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (RGKR) is India's highest honour given for achievements in sports.
    2) It carries a medal, a scroll of honour and a substantial cash component.
    Which of the above is/are true?
  • Question 3
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    The Academy Award is also known as ___________.
    Solution
    Oscar Award or Academy Award is a group of 24 artistic and technical honours that recognises excellence in cinematic achievements in the US film industry. It is given annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). The award was first presented in 1929. The winners are awarded a copy of a statuette officially called the Academy Award of Merit (famously referred as Oscar Award).
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    Consider the following statements:
    1) Dronacharya  Award is an award presented by the Government of India for excellence in sports coaching.
    2) The award omprises a bronze statuette of Dronacharya, a scroll of honour and a cash component of Rs. 500,000. 
    Which of the above is/are true?
  • Question 5
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    Consider the following statement:
    To be eligible for the Arjuna Award, a sportsperson should
    1) have had good performance consistently for the previous three years at the international level with excellence for the year for which the Award is recommended.
    2) have shown qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and a sense of discipline. 
    Which of the above is/are true ?
  • Question 6
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    The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize is related to ________.
    Solution
    The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize is an annual award bestowed on young mathematicians for their outstanding contributions to areas of mathematics influenced by the Srinivasa Ramanujan. It was established in 2005 by Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) University. It is named after great Indian Mathematician Ramanujan.
  • Question 7
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    Anna Hazare was awarded the Padma Bhushan in recognition for _______.
    Solution
    Padma Bhushan Award is given for distinguished service of a high order. Anna Hazare is best known for his tireless efforts to get rid of corruption in India such as protecting the efficient government officers from bad transfers and red tape issues in government offices. He worked towards the Jan Lokpal Bill and the passing of the Right to Information Act, thus empowering the common man when he realised that the system itself was filled with loopholes that enabled corruption. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan for making his native village, Ralegan Siddhi, a role model for other villages by transforming it completely.
  • Question 8
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    Aryabhatta Award is given in the field of ___________.
    Solution
    The Aryabhata Award, named after the fifth century Indian Astronomer and Mathematician and also in commemoration of the first Indian Satellite, Aryabhata, launched on April 19, 1975, is presented annually to an individual for outstanding lifetime contribution to the promotion of astronautics in India. The award consists of a citation and Rs. 1,00,000/- in cash.
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    October 24 is observed as __________.
    Solution

    UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being. 24th October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948.

  • Question 10
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    Indira Gandhi Award for national integration was accorded by which of the political parties?
    Solution
    Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration was instituted in 1985 by Indian National Congress on its centenary year celebrations. It is conferred every year on October 31 for promoting national integration, understanding, and fellowship among different communities and cultures of India. The award consists of a citation and a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakh.
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