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    Nobel Prize are distributed annually at ___________.
    Solution
    The Nobel Prize is a set of annual international awards bestowed in a number of categories by Swedish and Norwegian institutions in recognition of academic, cultural, and/or scientific advances for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace. The foundations for the prize were laid in 1895 when Alfred Nobel wrote his last will, leaving much of his wealth to the establishment of the Nobel Prize. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway while the other Nobel prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden.
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    Which of the following is an award instituted by UNESCO?
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    The UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science is an international award to reward exceptional contributions made by individuals in communicating science to society and promoting the popularization of science. It is awarded to persons who have had a distinguished career as writer, editor, lecturer, radio, television, or web programme director, or film producer in helping interpret science, research and technology to the public.
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    Who is the first Indian footballer to receive the prestigious Dhyan Chand Award for lifetime achievement in sports?
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    Dhyan Chand Award is bestowed upon sportspersons for lifetime contribution to sports development. Arguably the finest opportunistic striker in his time, Shabbir Ali was a prolific goal scorer both at the national and international level. He rose to fame at a very early age when he captained India to win the Asian Youth championships in Bangkok jointly with Iran in 1974, a performance which even earned praise from the then honourable Prime Minister, Mrs Indira Gandhi.
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    Which person or organisation received the Nobel Prize three times so far?
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    Established in 1863, the International Committee of the Redcross (ICRC) operates worldwide, helping people affected by conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organisation, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949.  Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the ICRC is funded mainly by voluntary donations from governments and from National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
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    Consider the following statements.
    $$1$$. Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology and Literature are awarded in Oslo, Norway.
    $$2$$. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Stockholm, Sweden.
    Which of the statements given is/are correct?
    Solution
    The Nobel Prize is a set of annual international awards bestowed in a number of categories by Swedish and Norwegian institutions in recognition of academic, cultural, and/or scientific advances for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace. The foundations for the prize were laid in 1895 when Alfred Nobel wrote his last will, leaving much of his wealth to the establishment of the Nobel Prize. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway while the other Nobel prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Question 6
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    Consider the following statements.
    $$1$$. The Pritzker Architecture Prize is awarded annually to honour an architect whose built work demonstrates a combination of those qualities of talent, vision and commitment posthumously.
    $$2$$. The Stirling Prize is a British Prize for excellence in architecture.
    Which of the statements is/are true?
    Solution
    The Pritzker Architecture Prize is an international prize, which is awarded each year to a living architect/s for significant achievement, was established by the Pritzker family of Chicago through their Hyatt Foundation in 1979. It is granted annually and is often referred to as “architecture’s Nobel” and “the profession’s highest honor.” Stirling Prize is the UK’s most prestigious architecture prize.
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    When is Data Protection Day observed?
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    On 26 April 2006, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe decided to launch a Data Protection Day, to be celebrated each year on 28 January. This date corresponds to the anniversary of the opening for signature of the Council of Europe's Convention 108 for the Protection of individuals with regard to automatic processing of personal data which has been for over 30 years a cornerstone of data protection, in Europe and beyond. Data Protection Day is now celebrated globally and is called the "Privacy Day" outside Europe.

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    Which of the following awards was instituted by Shanti Prasad Jain?
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    Jnanpith Award is India’s highest literary honour. Its name has been taken from Sanskrit words Jnana and Pitha which means knowledge-seat. It was instituted in 1961 by Bharatiya Jnanpith trust founded by the Sahu Shanti Prasad Jain family that owns the Times of India newspaper group.
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    Who was the first foreigner to win the Bharat Ratna?
    Solution
    Born in 1890, Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan was known as Badshah Khan and “Sarhadi Gandhi” and Frontier Gandhi. He was a Pashtun leader and ardent follower of Mahtma Gandhi and was known for his non-violent opposition to British Rule. He was nominated for Nobel Peace prize in 1985. In 1987 he became the first foreigner to win the Bharat Ratna.
  • Question 10
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    'World Disability Day' is observed annually on __________.
    Solution
    The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly. Since then the General Assembly proclaimed 3 December as the International Day of Disabled Persons. It aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
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