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Aryabhatta Award is given in the field of:

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Important Questions on General Knowledge

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 13 - General Knowledge>Exercise 5>Q 100

Consider the following statements

1. Padma Shri is awarded to citizens of India to recognize their distinguished contribution in the fields of Arts, Education, Industry, Literature, Science, Sports, Medicine, Social Service and Public Affairs.

2. Padma Shri cannot be awarded to distinguished individuals who were not citizens of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 13 - General Knowledge>Exercise 5>Q 101
Consider the following statements
1. Jnanpith Award is given to any of Indian Citizen who writes in the Eight Scheduled languages of India.
2. Jnanpith Award was awarded for the first time in 1961 .
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 13 - General Knowledge>Exercise 5>Q 102
Which one of the following agencies administered the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding?
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 13 - General Knowledge>Exercise 5>Q 104

Direction: Consider the following statements about National Energy Conservation Awards
1. This award is given on the basis of improvement in specific energy and energy conservation initiatives.
2. This is instituted by the Ministry of Power.
3. These awards are given in seven major categories.
4. This award is given on National Energy Conservation Day in 14th December every year.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 13 - General Knowledge>Exercise 5>Q 105

Match the following

Awards and Honour                     Foundation /Organisation

A. Vikram Sarabhai Award           1. University Grant Commission

B. Nurein Prize                             2. Department of Atomic Energy

C. Hariom Ashram Prize               3. National Dairy Research Organisation

D. Homi Bhaba Award                  4. ISRO

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 13 - General Knowledge>Exercise 5>Q 106
Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for(2014) was given to which one of the following?
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 13 - General Knowledge>Exercise 5>Q 107
Which one of the following awards of the Indian Government gives the Swarna Kamal and Rajat Kamal to outstanding performance?
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 13 - General Knowledge>Exercise 5>Q 108
Which of the following is not correct about Borlaug Award?