Awards, Honours & Persons in News Current Affairs MCQs
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11. Who has been selected for Gudleppa Hallikeri Award 2024?
[A] Shirshendhu Mukyopadhyaya
[B] Siddalinga Pattanashetti
[C] V.K.Gokak
[D] B Sriramulu
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Correct Answer: B [Siddalinga Pattanashetti ]
Notes:
Poet and playwright Siddhalinga Pattanashetti has been awarded the prestigious Gudleppa Hallikeri Award for 2024 by the Gudleppa Hallikeri Memorial Foundation, Hosaritti (Haveri District). The announcement was made by Veeranna Chekki, senior trustee of the foundation. This 19th award presented on June 6, commemorating Gudleppa Hallikeri’s birth anniversary. Hallikeri (1906–1972) was a notable Indian freedom fighter from Karnataka, known for founding the Gandhi Grameena Gurukul and using nonviolent protests. He worked closely with Mahatma Gandhi and others for Karnataka’s unification, and a college in Haveri is named after him.
12. Recently, who has been named the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024?
[A] Vellayan Subbiah
[B] Vaibhav Anant
[C] Reetesh Dhingra
[D] Pratap Raju
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Correct Answer: A [Vellayan Subbiah]
Notes:
Indian entrepreneur Vellayan Subbiah won the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2024 in Monaco, becoming the fourth Indian to receive this honor. He is the Executive Vice Chairman of Tube Investments of India and Chairman of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance. Chosen among 51 winners from 47 countries, Subbiah was nominated for the global award after winning the 2023 India award. The selection criteria included entrepreneurial spirit, growth, purpose, and impact.
13. Pandit Rajeev Taranath, who recently passed away, was associated with which field?
[A] Table player
[B] Sarod maestro
[C] Classical vocalist
[D] Violin player
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Correct Answer: B [Sarod maestro]
Notes:
Sarod maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath recently passed away in Mysuru. The sarod, a prominent Hindustani classical music instrument, is a stringed lute adapted from the Afghan rabab in the 16th century, with its modern form designed in the 19th century. Typically 100 cm long, it features a hollow wooden body, a goatskin membrane, a horn bridge, and steel or bronze strings, with no fretboard but a polished steel plate.
14. Recently, which regulatory body has been awarded the ‘Risk Manager of the Year Award 2024’ by Central Banking, London, UK?
[A] RBI
[B] NABARD
[C] SEBI
[D] SBI
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Correct Answer: A [RBI]
Notes:
In 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received the “Risk Manager of the Year Award” from Central Banking in London. This accolade recognizes RBI’s efforts in enhancing risk management policies and ensuring financial stability in India. Mr. Manoranjan Mishra, RBI’s Executive Director, accepted the award, highlighting RBI’s achievements in risk culture and setting benchmarks for global central banks in effective risk management practices.
15. Recently, who has made history as the first Indian to receive the prestigious ‘Nelson Mandela Lifetime Achievement Award’?
[A] Vinod Ganatra
[B] Ravi Gaikwad
[C] Amit Dutta
[D] Ashvin Kumar
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Correct Answer: A [Vinod Ganatra]
Notes:
Vinod Ganatra, a prominent children’s filmmaker from India, has been honored with South Africa’s prestigious ‘Nelson Mandela Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his contributions to cinema. He is the first Indian to receive this accolade, presented at the 7th Nelson Mandela Children’s Film Festival. Ganatra’s career spans over four decades, producing numerous documentaries and youth programs, and winning 36 national and international awards, including the ‘Liv Ullmann Peace Prize’ and ‘DadaSaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award.’
16. Harpal Singh Bedi, who recently passed away, belonged to which field?
[A] Politics
[B] Journalism
[C] Education
[D] Agriculture
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Correct Answer: B [Journalism]
Notes:
Harpal Singh Bedi, a revered sports journalist renowned for his insightful coverage spanning over four decades, including serving as the national Olympic contingent’s press attache in 2012, passed away in New Delhi on June 15. Known for his friendly demeanor and sharp journalistic skills, Bedi left an indelible mark on Indian sports media. His demise at 72 followed a prolonged illness, leaving behind a legacy of engaging sports reporting and warmth in the media community.
17. Recently, who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar for Telugu?
[A] Ramesh Karthik Naik
[B] Neelum Saran
[C] Vikram Singh
[D] Jyoti Gupta
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Correct Answer: A [Ramesh Karthik Naik]
Notes:
Ramesh Karthik Naik, a 26-year-old writer from Vivek Nagar, Nizamabad district, received the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar for Telugu literature. Instituted in 2011, this award honors young writers under 35 for their creative works in 24 languages. It includes a plaque, shawl, citation, and a ₹50,000 cheque. The Sahitya Akademi, established in 1954, promotes literature in Indian languages autonomously under the Government of India, playing a pivotal role in literary discourse and publication.
18. Recently, which institute has won joint second prize in the Trinity Challenge’s second competition for addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR)?
[A] IIT, Ahmedabad
[B] IIT, Kanpur
[C] IIIT, Delhi
[D] IIT, Roorkee
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Correct Answer: C [IIIT, Delhi]
Notes:A project by IIIT-Delhi won joint second prize in the Trinity Challenge’s second competition for addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The Trinity Challenge (TTC) is a charity fostering data-driven solutions to global health threats, partnering with over 40 organizations. Launched in response to COVID-19, TTC funds public challenges to enhance pandemic preparedness, awarding £5.7 million for innovative health solutions.
19. Which intergovernmental body recently won the ‘Blue Planet Prize 2024’?
[A] Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)
[B] Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
[C] Global Alliance on Health and Pollution (GAHP)
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)]
Notes:
The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) was awarded the 2024 Blue Planet Prize for its role as the global authority on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and nature’s contributions to people. Established in 1992, this prestigious award by Japan’s Asahi Glass Foundation recognizes scientific contributions towards solving global environmental challenges. IPBES shares the honor with Robert Costanza from University College London for his work in ecological economics, each receiving USD 500,000 for their achievements.
20. Mark Rutte, recently appointed as the new Secretary General of NATO, is the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Singapore
[B] Indonesia
[C] Netherlands
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: C [Netherlands ]
Notes:
Mark Rutte, Netherlands Prime Minister, has been appointed as the next Secretary General of NATO. Approved by NATO’s 32 member countries on June 26 in Brussels, he will succeed Jens Stoltenberg on October 1, 2024. Rutte’s nomination came after overcoming opposition from Hungary and Turkey, and the withdrawal of Romanian President Klaus Iohannis. He became the sole candidate and was elected to lead the Western military alliance after serving as Dutch Prime Minister since 2010.