1. How many people were given Padma awards in 2024?
Ans: 132
(Facts: In the year 2024, a total of 132 Padma Awards were announced, out of which :
Padma Vibhushan-5
Padma Bhushan-17
Padma Shri- 110)
| S. No. | Name | Field | State/ Region/ country |
| 1 | Ms. Vyjayanthimala Bali | Art | Tamil Nadu |
| 2 | Shri Konidela Chiranjeevi | Art | Andhra Pradesh |
| 3 | Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu | Public Affairs | Andhra Pradesh |
| 4 | Shri Bindeshwar Pathak (Posthumous) | Social Work | Bihar |
| 5 | Ms. Padma Subrahmanyam | Art | Tamil Nadu |
2. Which media company’s AI news anchor Sana has won the International News Media Association (INMA)’s 2024 Global Media Award?
Ans: India Today
(Facts: The India Today Group introduced India’s First AI Anchor, Sana, in March 2023.
Sana boasts a diverse set of capabilities, excelling in multilingual communication with virtually no learning curve.)
3. PM Modi received the order of the Druk Gyalpo in March 2024. It is the highest civilian award of which country?
Ans: Bhutan
(Facts: This award was presented by Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to PM Narendra Modi.
Bhutan’s highest civilian award was announced in 2021 in recognition of PM Modi’s efforts towards strengthening India-Bhutan relations, particularly India’s effort to provide 500000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines.)
4. Shashi Tharoor was conferred which country’s highest civilian honour ‘Chevalier de la Legion d’honneur’ in February 2024?
Ans: France
(Facts: The highest French civilian award came in recognition of Dr. Tharoor’s tireless efforts to deepen Indo-French ties, commitment to international peace and cooperation and as a long-standing friend of France.)
5. Recently who won the Abel Prize 2024 for Mathematics?
Ans: Michel Talagrand
(Facts: He developed formulas to make random processes more predictable and helped to solve an iconic model of complex phenomenon has won the 2024 Abel Prize
The Prize is awarded annually by the King of Norway to one or more outstanding mathematicians.
It is named after the Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel. )
6. A 60 year old Lawyer Alejandra Rodriguez created history by wining the Miss Universe Buenos Aires title. She is from which country?
Ans: Argentina
(Facts: Initially, Miss Universe contestants had to be unmarried and childless, aged between 18 to 28, since its establishment in 1952. However, the pageant’s recent decision permits women aged 18 to 73 to participate, disregarding previous criteria.)
7. In February 2024, who become the first Indian citizen to receive an Honorary Knighthood from United Kingdom’s King Charles III?
Ans: Sunil Bharti Mittal
(Facts: Recognizing his contributions fostering stronger business ties between India and the UK.
An honorary Knighthood is one of the highest honours granted by the British Sovereign to civilians, conferred upon foreign nationals in recognition of their exceptional contributions.)
8. Architect Riken Yamamoto Wins Pritzker Architecture Prize 2024. He belongs to which country?
Ans : Japan
Facts: He is the 53rd laureate of Pritzker Architecture Prize and 9th Japanese architect to win the Prize.
About Pritzker Architecture Prize: Started 1979
2023 winner: sir David Alan Chipperfield (UK)
Indian winner: Balkrishna Doshi (2018)
9. Who was honoured with the ‘International Culture Awards’ in March 2024?
Ans: Meena Charanda
(Facts: Professor Meena Charanda has been given this honour for her remarkable work in the field of education and social service.
Chanda was given a memento, plaque, shield and citation from the university in the award. )
10. Who has got the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the year 2022 in the field of theatre?
Ans: Belur Raghunandan
(Facts: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Awards in a special investiture ceremony.
In music under Carnatic instrumental category, veena player Jayanthi Kumaresh won Sangeet Natak Akademi Award from Karnataka for 2022.)
11. Who has been honoured with the “South Asian Person of the Year” award by Harvard University in April 2024?
Ans: Avantika Vandanapu
(Facts: The 19 year old actress was recognised for her outstanding achievements and contributions to the arts and society.)
12. President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award, 2022 to .. ?
Ans: Savita Kanswal
(Facts: Savita Kanswal (Posthumous) received the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2022.
She has received the award for her achievements in Land Adventure.
She was the first female Indian mountaineer to reach two 8000m peaks Mt. Everest and Mt. Makalu in 16 days.
She lost her life in an avalanche in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi hills on 4 October.)
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