Test: Honours and Awards- 2 - CUET Commerce MCQ

The Samman Award has been instituted by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.

The Sharad Joshi Samman is awarded for the following categories:

• Satire - Recognises excellence in witty commentary and critique.
• Essay - Celebrates outstanding written reflections and analyses.
• Cartoon - Acknowledges creativity in visual humour and illustration.
• Trade Union Activity - Highlights contributions to labour rights and advocacy.
• Social Service - Commends efforts in community welfare and support.

The Nobel Prize was not awarded for Economics in 1901.

• The Nobel Prizes were established by the will of Alfred Nobel.
• The first awards were given in Chemistry, Physics, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and Peace.
• The category of Economics was introduced much later, in 1968.

The highest civilian award of India, the Bharat Ratna, has been awarded to only two foreigners so far. One of them is Nelson Mandela. The other is:

• Abdul Ghaffar Khan
• Mikhail Gorbachev
• Marshal Tito
• Abdul Wali Khan

Among these, the second recipient is Abdul Ghaffar Khan, who received the honour for his contributions to India’s freedom struggle and his commitment to non-violence.

Shanthi Swaroop Bhatnagar awards recognise significant achievements in the field of science. These awards are celebrated for:

• Outstanding contribution to scientific research and innovation.
• Encouraging advancements that benefit society and enhance knowledge.
• Honouring individuals who have made a remarkable impact in their respective fields.

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award is presented by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

This prestigious award recognises outstanding contributions to scientific research in India.

• It is named after Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, a prominent scientist and the first Director of CSIR.
• Awards are given annually in various fields, including physical sciences, chemical sciences, and biological sciences.
• It aims to promote and encourage research and innovation within the scientific community.

Smt. Aruna Asaf Ali was recognised for her significant contributions to the welfare of adults and women through the following award:

• UNESCO Literacy Award - This award acknowledges individuals who have made notable efforts in promoting literacy and education, particularly among women and adults.

The highest award for services to the development of cinema is named after Dada Saheb Phalke.

• This prestigious award recognises outstanding contributions to Indian cinema.
• Dada Saheb Phalke is often referred to as the father of Indian cinema.
• The award is given annually by the Government of India.
• It celebrates filmmakers, actors, and technicians for their exceptional work.

Which financial journal confers the 'Finance Minister of the Year' Award?

The prestigious award is given by Euromoney, a renowned financial journal recognised for its global reach and expertise in finance. Euromoney highlights outstanding achievements in financial governance and policy.

• Euromoney is known for its in-depth analysis and reporting.
• The award celebrates excellence in financial leadership.
• It acknowledges the contributions of finance ministers worldwide.

Tansen Samman is an award established by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. This recognition aims to honour individuals for their outstanding contributions to the field of music.

• The award seeks to promote the rich cultural heritage of Madhya Pradesh.
• It is named after the legendary musician Tansen, one of the nine gems in the court of Emperor Akbar.
• The Tansen Samman encourages artists to excel in their musical pursuits.

The only Indian to win the Nobel Prize in Physics is Dr. C. V. Raman.

• Dr. C. V. Raman received the prize in 1930.
• He was honoured for his work on the Raman Effect, which involves the scattering of light.
• This discovery has significant implications in the fields of physics and chemistry.