Are you gearing up for the CMAT 2024 examination? Mastering GK Awards Questions is essential for CMAT aspirants as they contribute significantly to the General Awareness section of the exam. A good understanding of these awards not only boosts overall GK proficiency but also enhances one's chances of scoring well in CMAT. General Knowledge (Awards) is an important topic for Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2024 exam. Aspiring candidates need to have a well-rounded understanding of various sports-related topics to excel in this section. In this article, we have covered the important of awards general knowledge (GK) for CMAT 2024 and provide a comprehensive list of the Awards GK questions to aid in your preparation.
Which literary award did Shankari Chandran win in 2023?
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Shankari Chandran won the Miles Franklin Literary Award for her debut book.
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Question 2
Which book by Ramachandra Guha won the Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography 2023?
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Ramachandra Guha's book "Rebels Against the Raj" won the Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography 2023.
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Question 3
What award did Paterson Joseph win for his debut novel 'The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho'?
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Paterson Joseph won the RSL Christopher Bland Prize for his debut novel.
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Question 4
What category did the Indian film 'When Climate Change Turns Violent' win at the WHO award?
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The documentary 'When Climate Change Turns Violent' won a special prize in the 'Health for All' category at the WHO award.
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Question 5
Which is the highest civilian award in Suriname that President Droupadi Murmu was honored with?
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President Droupadi Murmu became the first Indian to be honored with Suriname’s highest civilian award, the Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star.
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Question 6
Why is the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park in the news?
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The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is in the news as the Director will receive the Michel Batisse Award from UNESCO for the year 2023.
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Question 7
Who won the 2023 International Booker Prize for the novel "Time Shelter"?
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Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov won the 2023 International Booker Prize for his novel "Time Shelter," translated by Angela Rodel.
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Question 8
Who presented the Elephant Family environmental award to Indian conservationists?
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Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla presented the Elephant Family environmental award to Indian conservationists.
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Question 9
Who received the British Prime Minister's Points of Light award for outstanding efforts in helping the environment?
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A seven-year-old girl of Indian origin, Moksha Roy, received the British Prime Minister's Points of Light award for her outstanding efforts in helping the environment.
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Question 10
Who has been honored with the prestigious International Eni Award for his contributions to Chemistry?
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Prof. Thalappil Pradeep from the Department of Chemistry at IIT Madras received the International Eni Award.
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Question 11
Which veteran communist leader is set to receive an Honorary Doctorate from Madurai Kamaraj University?
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N. Sankaraiah will be conferred with an Honorary Doctorate by Madurai Kamaraj University, as announced by M K Stalin.
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Question 12
Which organization received the SKOCH Award 2023 in the Gold category for outstanding efforts in creating marketing avenues?
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JKRL received the SKOCH Award 2023 under the theme "State of Governance India 2047."
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Question 13
Where will the prestigious Bhoomi Samman awards be presented by the President of India?
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The President of India will present the Bhoomi Samman awards at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
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Question 14
Which organization received the Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2023 in the Power Transmission Sector?
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Adani Transmission Limited received the Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2023.
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Question 15
Who became the first Indian Prime Minister to be conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour by France?
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France's highest civilian and military honor.
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Question 16
Which awards did National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC ) win at ASSOCHAM Business Excellence Awards 2023?
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NMDC won the Mineral Development Award and the Employer Brand of the Year Award at ASSOCHAM Business Excellence Awards 2023.
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Question 17
Who was awarded Harvard University's George Ledlie Prize for groundbreaking work in economics?
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Indian-American economist Raj Chetty was awarded the George Ledlie Prize by Harvard University.
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Question 18
How many Gallantry awards did President Droupadi Murmu approve for the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces?
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President Droupadi Murmu approved 76 Gallantry awards on Independence Day 2023.
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Question 19
Who praised the team of National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) for winning the Gold Award?
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the team of NAF
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Question 20
Who received the Dr V G Patel Memorial Award-2023 for exceptional contributions to management and labour studies?
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Satyajit Majumdar, the dean of School of Management and Labour Studies at TISS, received the Dr V G Patel Memorial Award-2023.
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Question 21
At an event organized by the Ministry of Education, who presented the National Teachers’ Award on Teachers’ Day 2023?
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President Droupadi Murmu presented awards at an event organized by the Ministry of Education on Teachers’ Day.
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Question 22
In the Global Finance Central Banker Report 2023, what rating did RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das achieve for his leadership?
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RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das received an 'A+' rating in the Global Finance Central Banker Report 2023.
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Question 23
Who was honored with the World Innovation Award at the BRICS Innovation Forum in Moscow?
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Shanta Thoutam, Telangana’s Chief Innovation Officer, received the World Innovation Award at the BRICS Innovation Forum.
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Question 24
What is often referred to as the 'Nobel Prize of Asia'?
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The Ramon Magsaysay Award, known as the 'Nobel Prize of Asia,' was awarded to four Asians in its $$65^{th}$$ edition. 10:19
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Question 25
Who was crowned Miss Earth India 2023 at the Miss Divine Beauty 2023 national final held in New Delhi?
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Priyan Sain from Rajasthan was crowned Miss Earth India 2023.
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Question 26
Which ministry's SVAMITVA Scheme won the National Award for e-Governance 2023?
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The SVAMITVA Scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj won the National Award for e-Governance 2023.
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Question 27
In Athens, who conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
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Greek President Katerina N. Sakellaropoulou conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Athens.
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Question 28
Which fashion designer was recently honored with the "Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres" award by the French government?
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Fashion designer Rahul Mishra was recognized with the "Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres" award by the French government.
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Question 29
Who was honored with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award-Academia' for contributions in academia?
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Jamia Millia Islamia Vice Chancellor, Professor Najma Akhtar, received the 'Lifetime Achievement Award-Academia.'
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Question 30
Who became the first-ever Miss Universe Pakistan 2023?
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Erica Robin from Karachi was crowned "Miss Universe Pakistan 2023," making her the first woman from the country to win the title.
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Question 31
Which Indian Army doctor was awarded the prestigious 'Dr AM Gokhale Award' for ophthalmology in Pune?
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Renowned ophthalmologist Brig Sanjay Kumar Mishra of the Indian Army's Research and Referral Hospital received the 'Dr AM Gokhale Award' in Pune.
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Question 32
Who publicized the list of awardees for the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (SSB ) awards for 2022?
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The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) publicized the list of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2022 awardees.
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Question 33
Which railway station was awarded the 'Green Railway Station' certification with the highest rating of Platinum by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)?
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Vijayawada Railway Station received the 'Green Railway Station' certification from IGBC with a Platinum rating.
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Question 34
Who has been crowned Miss International India 2023?
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Chartered Accountant Praveena Anjana of Udaipur has been crowned Miss International India 2023.
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Question 35
Which Indian-American physician's book has been longlisted for the prestigious 50,000 pound Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction in London?
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Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee's book is longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction in London.
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Question 36
Who received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the first-ever RICS South Asia Awards?
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Subhash Runwal, Chairman of Runwal, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the RICS South Asia Awards.
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Question 37
Which debut novel by Chetna Maroo, an Indian-origin author based in London, has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2023?
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Chetna Maroo's debut novel 'Western Lane' has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2023.
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Question 38
When were the Nobel Prize Winners for 2022 announced?
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The Nobel Prize Winners for 2022 were announced on 3rd October 2022.
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Question 39
Which organization has secured the 'Best Innovation in Refinery' award for 2022-23?
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Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) secured the 'Best Innovation in Refinery' award for 2022-23.
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Question 40
Who was awarded the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2023?
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Claudia Goldin was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2023.
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Question 41
What is the equivalent amount of the Nobel Prize in Indian rupees for the year 2023?
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The Nobel Prize amount in 2023 is 8.1 crore Indian rupees.
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Question 42
Who has been honored with the Dutch Spinoza Prize for groundbreaking work in the field of climate change?
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Dr. Joyeeta Gupta received the Dutch Spinoza Prize for Climate Change Research.
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Question 43
Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2023?
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Narges Mohammadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her promotion of human rights.
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Question 44
Which literary work won the 2023 Bal Sahitya Puraskar?
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Dilip Nongmaithem's "Ibemma Amasung Ngabemma" won the 2023 Bal Sahitya Puraskar.
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Question 45
Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2023?
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Jon Fosse received the Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 for his innovative plays and prose.
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Question 46
Who became the first woman to receive the Global Indian Award?
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Sudha Murty, the renowned author and philanthropist, became the first
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Question 47
Who has been awarded the 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize in Mathematics for pioneering contributions in number theory?
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Mathematician Ruixiang Zhang, an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, received the 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for his significant contributions in number theory.
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Question 48
Which movie has been announced as India's official entry for the Oscars 2024?
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The Malayalam movie "2018: Everyone is a Hero," centered on the Kerala floods, has been chosen as India's official entry for the Oscars 2024.
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Question 49
Who is set to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award this year, the highest honor in Indian cinema?
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Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman is set to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award, announced by the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting.
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Question 50
Which Indian PSU recently featured in Forbes' 'World's Best Employers 2023' list?
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NTPC is the only Indian PSU listed in Forbes' 'World's Best Employers 2023' list, ranking 261st among the world's top 700 companies.