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AWARD AND PRIZES -3

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(1). Right Livelihood Award is related to?

  • (a). Environment
  • (b). Social Justice
  • (c). Both A and B
  • (d). Medical
  • (e). None of these
Answer : Both A and B

Explanation:
The Right Livelihood Award is an international award to honour and support those offering practical and exemplary answers to the most urgent challenges facing us today. Theprize was established in 1980 by German-Swedish philanthropist Jakob von Uexkull, and is presented annually in early December. The Right Livelihood Award is to "honour and support courageous people and organisations offering visionary and exemplary solutions to the root causes of global problems". It has become widely known as the Alternative Nobel Prize and there are now 166 Laureates from 68 countries. Presented annually in Stockholm, the Right Livelihood Award is usually shared by four Recipients. The prize money shared by all Laureates is SEK 3 million (2016) but not always all Laureates receive a cash award. Often an Honorary Award is given to a person or group whose work the Jury wishes to recognise but who is not primarily in need of monetary support. The prize money is for ongoing successful work, never for personal use. Unlike the Nobel Prizes and most other international prizes, the Right Livelihood Award has no categories. It recognises that, in striving to meet the human challenges of today world, the most inspiring and remarkable work often defies any standard classification. The Right Livelihood Award is not an award for the world political, scientific or economic elite, but an award for the people and their work and struggles for a better future. The Laureates come from all walks of life: they are farmers, teachers, doctors, or simply, concerned citizens. The Right Livelihood Award accepts proposals from everyone through an open nomination process. The presentation of the Right Livelihood Award is only the start of a long relationship between the Laureate and the Foundation. The Foundation sees its role as being the megaphone and shield for the Laureates, and provides them with long-term support.

(2). Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is related to?

  • (a). Novelist
  • (b). Sports
  • (c). Arts
  • (d). Medical
  • (e). None of these
Answer : Sports

Explanation:
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years. Apart from a medal and a citation, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awardee will receive a cash prize of Rs.7.5 lakh

(3). Sangeeth natak Akademi Award Related to?

  • (a). Music
  • (b). Dance
  • (c). Drama
  • (d). All of the above
  • (e). None of these
Answer : All of the above

Explanation:
The Sangeet Natak Akademi - India national academy for music, dance and drama - is the first National Academy of the arts set-up by the Republic of India. It was created by a resolution of the (then) Ministry of Education, Government of India, dated 31 May 1952 notified in the Gazette of India of June 1952. The Akademi charter of functions was expanded along the original lines in 1961, when the Sangeet Natak Akademi was reconstituted by the Government as a society and registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 (as amended in 1957). These functions are set down in the Akademi Memorandum of Association, adopted at its registration as a society on 11 September 1961. Since its inception the Akademi has been functioning as the apex body of the performing arts in the country, preserving and promoting the vast intangible heritage of India diverse culture expressed in the forms of music, dance and drama. The Akademi Awards are the highest national recognition conferred on eminent artistes. The Akademi also confers Fellowships and Scholarship, their numbers being restricted to 30 living recipients. The Fellowship and Awards caries purse money of Rs. 3,00,000/- and Rs. 1,00,000/- respectively besides a shawl and Tamrapatra

(4). Stirling Price Related to?

  • (a). Film
  • (b). Architecture
  • (c). Science
  • (d). Arts
  • (e). None of these
Answer : Architecture

Explanation:
The Royal Institute of British Architects Stirling Prize is a British prize for excellence inarchitecture. It is named after the architect James Stirling, organised and awarded annually by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The RIBA Stirling Prize is presented to "the architects of the building that has made the greatest contribution to the evolution of architecture in the past year." The architects must be RIBA members, but the building can be anywhere in the European Union. Stirling Prize laureates receive a stipend of GB£20,000. The award was founded in 1996, and is considered to be the most prestigious architecture award in the United Kingdom.

(5). Bihari puraskar Award Related to?

  • (a). Literature
  • (b). Arts
  • (c). science
  • (d). Sports
  • (e). None of these
Answer : Literature

Explanation:
Bihari Puraskar is a literary award instituted by K. K. Birla Foundation . The award is named after the famous Hindi poet Bihari and is awarded to an outstanding work published in Hindi or Rajasthani by a Rajasthani writer. It carries a citation, a plaque and prize money of Rs. 1 lakh

(6). Dadasaheb phalke Award Related to?

  • (a). Film
  • (b). sports
  • (c). Architecture
  • (d). Arts
  • (e). None of these
Answer : Film

Explanation:
To honour the Father of Indian Cinema, Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, the National Film Awards named the most prestigious and coveted award of Indian Cinema after him. He is the man who made the first Indian Feature film Raja Harishchandra in 1913. Popularly known as Dadasaheb Phalke, he then went on to make 95 films and 26 short films in a span of 19 years. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was introduced in 1969 by the government to recognise the contribution of film personalities towards the development of Indian Cinema. The first recipient of this award was Devika Rani. Dadasaheb Phalke Award is given to a film personality for his/her outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema. The award comprises of a Swarna Kamal, a cash Prize of Rs. 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs) and a shawl

(7). Arjuna Award Related to?

  • (a). Literature
  • (b). Film
  • (c). Sports
  • (d). Arts
  • (e). None of these
Answer : Sports

Explanation:
Arjuna Award is given for consistently outstanding performance for four years. Arjuna Awardees will receive statuettes, certificates and cash prize of Rs.5 lakh each.

(8). Aga Khan Award Related to?

  • (a). Architecture
  • (b). Arts
  • (c). Science
  • (d). Sports
  • (e). None of these
Answer : Architecture

Explanation:
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture was established by His Highness the Aga Khan in 1977 to identify and encourage building concepts that successfully addressed the needs and aspirations of communities in which Muslims have a significant presence. Prizes have been given to projects across the world, from France to China. Architects and planners from New York to Dhaka have received one of 116 awards. During the nomination process, more than 9,000 building projects were documented. Over the course of the last 39 years, most of the great architects of our time have either won the Award or served on its Master Jury or Steering Committee, from Zaha Hadid to Norman Foster, Charles Correa to Frank Gehry, Jean Nouvel to Hassan Fathy. The Aga Khan Award for Architecture selects projects – from slum upgrading to high rise "green" buildings – that not only exhibit architectural excellence but also improve the overall quality of life. Because these achievements typically involved successful collaboration between many people, the Award recognises mayors, builders, clients, master craftsmen, engineers and end-users – as well as architects.

(9). Pritzker Award Related to?

  • (a). Architecture
  • (b). Arts
  • (c). Science
  • (d). Sports
  • (e). None of these
Answer : Architecture

Explanation:
To honor a living architect or architects whose built work demonstrates a combination of those qualities of talent, vision, and commitment, which has produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the built environment through the art of architecture. The international prize, which is awarded each year to a living architect/s for significant achievement, was established by the Pritzker family of Chicago through their Hyatt Foundation in 1979. It is granted annually and is often referred to as "architecture Nobel" and "the profession highest honor." The award consists of $100,000 (US) and a bronze medallion. The award is conferred on the laureate/s at a ceremony held at an architecturally significant site throughout the world.

(10). Kalinga Prize Related to?

  • (a). Literature
  • (b). Sports
  • (c). Arts
  • (d). Science
  • (e). None of these
Answer : Science

Explanation:
The UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science is an international distinction created by UNESCO in 1951 following a donation from Mr Bijoyanand Patnaik, Founder and President of the Kalinga Foundation Trust in India. The purpose of the Prize is to reward the efforts of a person who has had a distinguished career as a writer, editor, lecturer, radio/television programme director or film producer, which has enabled him/her to help interpret science, research and technology to the public. He/she is expected to be knowledgeable of the role of science, technology and general research in the improvement of the public welfare, the enrichment of the cultural heritage of nations and the solutions to the problems of humanity either nationally, regionally or internationally. The objective of the Prize is in conformity with UNESCO policies and is related to the Programme of the Organization in the field of the raising awareness and popularizing of science. As of 2009 the Prize has been awarded biennially rather than annually in the same year as the UNESCO General Conference (every odd year). The Prize is awarded by the Director-General during an official ceremony where the prize-winner is presented with a cheque for the amount of US$ 20,000, a certificate and the UNESCO-Albert Einstein silver medal. The laureate is also offered the Kalinga Chair, established by the Government of India (Department of Science and Technology), which comprises a certificate and cash award of US$ 5,000. He/she will be invited to travel to India (travel and lodgings will be funded by the Government of India), for a two to four week period to interact with scientists and science communicators. He/she will be provided with appropriate facilities to familiarize him/herself with Indian life and culture, Indian research and educational institutions, and the development of India industry and economy. He/she will also be invited to visit Indian universities and attend meetings within India scientific societies, particularly those of the Indian Science Congress Association