Awards & Honours Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
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Which body organised the National Energy Conservation Day 2025 event at which the National Energy Conservation Awards were presented?
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Correct answer: D — Bureau of Energy Efficiency
PIB 2203713: the event was organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power.
According to the President on 14 December 2025, India's energy efficiency efforts in 2023–24 saved how much energy?
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Correct answer: C — 53.60 million tonnes of oil equivalent
PIB 2203686: India's energy efficiency efforts in 2023–24 resulted in energy savings of 53.60 million tonnes of oil equivalent.
Consider the following statements made at the National Energy Conservation Day 2025 event: 1. India has reached 50% of installed power capacity from non-fossil sources ahead of its Paris Agreement NDC target. 2. Under the Renewable Consumption Obligation, designated consumers such as DISCOMs must source a minimum share of electricity from non-fossil sources. 3. The awards were presented by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2203713: Power Minister Manohar Lal said 50% non-fossil capacity was reached five years ahead of the NDC target, and the RCO requires designated consumers to source a minimum share from non-fossil sources. The awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu, so statement 3 is wrong.
Miyana Railway Station, which won the National Energy Conservation Award 2025 as the Best Performing Unit among railway stations, is in which district?
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Correct answer: A — Guna
PIB 2204269: the award was presented to Miyana Railway Station in Guna, Madhya Pradesh.
Which railway station won the first prize in the Railway Stations sub-sector of the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Raichur
PIB list of NECA 2025 awardees: Raichur Railway Station (SCR, Karnataka) won the first prize, while Miyana was the Best Performing Unit; Lingampalli and Kacheguda were also listed.
How many Shilp Guru Awards were conferred by President Droupadi Murmu for 2023 and 2024 on 9 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 12
PIB 2200929: of the 48 awards, 12 were Shilp Guru Awards and 36 were National Awards.
Consider the following statements about the Shilp Guru and National Handicraft Awards for 2023 and 2024: 1. The awards were conferred at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. 2. Twenty of the awardees are women artisans. 3. The National Awards included Design & Innovation Awards for artisan–designer collaboration. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2200929: the ceremony was at Vigyan Bhavan; 20 awardees are women; the 36 National Awards included 2 Design & Innovation Awards.
How many awardees received the National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2025 from the President on 3 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 32
PIB 2198414: the President lauded the courage and leadership of the 32 awardees.
What was the theme of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025, as cited by the President?
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Correct answer: A — Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress
PIB 2198084: the theme of IDPD 2025 is 'Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress'.
Consider the following statements made at the National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2025: 1. The awards were presented at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. 2. The term 'Divyangjan' has been in use since 2015. 3. The President recalled the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2198414: the gathering was at Vigyan Bhawan and the President recalled the RPwD Act, 2016; PIB 2198084: the term 'Divyangjan' has been used since 2015.
Which film won the Golden Peacock for Best Feature Film at the 56th IFFI (November 2025)?
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Correct answer: C — Skin of Youth
The Vietnamese film 'Skin of Youth', directed by Ash Mayfair, won the Golden Peacock.
At the 56th IFFI, the Silver Peacock for Best Director was awarded to Santosh Davakhar for which film?
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Correct answer: D — Gondhal
Santosh Davakhar won Best Director for the Marathi film 'Gondhal'.
Match the award at the 56th IFFI with the winner: I. ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal II. Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film III. Best Web Series (OTT) a. Kesari Chapter 2 (Karan Singh Tyagi) b. Safe House (Norway) c. Bandish Bandits Season 02
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Correct answer: A — I-b, II-a, III-c
'Safe House' won the Gandhi Medal, Karan Singh Tyagi won Best Debut Director for 'Kesari Chapter 2', and 'Bandish Bandits Season 02' was Best Web Series.
Which actor was honoured at the closing ceremony of the 56th IFFI for completing 50 years in cinema?
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Correct answer: B — Rajinikanth
Rajinikanth was felicitated at the 56th IFFI closing ceremony for 50 years in Indian cinema.
Which state won the Gold Medal in the Partner State category at IITF 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Rajasthan
In the Partner State category Rajasthan won gold, Bihar silver and Uttar Pradesh bronze; Maharashtra got a special commendation.
At the 44th IITF (2025), which state won the Gold Medal in the 'States and Union Territories' category?
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Correct answer: B — Odisha
Odisha won gold, Madhya Pradesh silver and Puducherry bronze in the States and UTs category.
Which state was ranked first among states in the 6th National Water Awards conferred in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra
Maharashtra ranked first, Gujarat second and Haryana third.
According to President Murmu, roughly how many groundwater recharge structures have been built under Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari since its launch last year?
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Correct answer: C — 35 lakh
More than 35 lakh groundwater recharge structures have been completed under JSJB.
Consider the following statements about the 6th National Water Awards: 1. Gujarat was ranked second in the best-state category. 2. The awards were conferred at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the President conferred the awards at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
On which occasion will the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2025 be presented?
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Correct answer: A — National Milk Day, 26 November
The awards will be presented on 26 November 2025 as part of National Milk Day celebrations.
Since which year has the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying been conferring the National Gopal Ratna Awards annually?
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Correct answer: D — 2021
NGRA has been conferred annually since 2021. 2014 is when the Rashtriya Gokul Mission was launched.
Which state won first prize in the Best State category of the 6th National Water Awards announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra
Maharashtra was first, Gujarat second and Haryana third in the Best State category.
In how many categories were the 6th National Water Awards given?
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Correct answer: D — 10
The 46 winners of the 6th National Water Awards were chosen across 10 categories.
Consider the following statements about the 6th National Water Awards: 1. Haryana secured third position in the Best State category. 2. The awards are for the year 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Haryana was third in the Best State category. The 6th National Water Awards are for the year 2024, not 2025.
At which edition of the International Film Festival of India was the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal instituted?
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Correct answer: B — 46th IFFI
The I&B Ministry said the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal was instituted at the 46th IFFI.
Consider the following statements about the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal: 1. It is presented in collaboration with the ICFT, Paris, under the aegis of UNESCO. 2. It honours a film that promotes peace and inter-cultural dialogue. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The medal is an international honour presented with the ICFT, Paris, under the aegis of UNESCO, for a film promoting peace and inter-cultural dialogue in line with Gandhi's vision of non-violence.
Where was the North Eastern Science & Technology (NEST) Cluster inaugurated on 3 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — IIT Guwahati
Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the NEST Cluster at IIT Guwahati.
On 3 November 2025, Jyotiraditya Scindia laid the foundation stone for development projects worth how much across Assam?
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Correct answer: C — ₹635 crore
Scindia laid the foundation stone for projects totalling ₹635 crore across Assam; the NEST Cluster itself cost ₹22.98 crore.
Which organisation hosted the ceremony in Guwahati on 3 November 2025 at which the Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Awards were conferred?
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Correct answer: D — Sarhad Pune
The awards were conferred at a ceremony in Guwahati organised by Sarhad Pune.
In which year was IIT Kanpur's Distinguished Alumnus Award, conferred on CEC Gyanesh Kumar in November 2025, started?
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Correct answer: D — 1989
The Distinguished Alumnus Award, started in 1989, is the highest award given by IIT Kanpur to its alumni.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar received IIT Kanpur's Distinguished Alumni Award on 2 November 2025 during which of the institute's Foundation Day celebrations?
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Correct answer: C — 66th
The award was conferred during the celebration of IIT Kanpur's 66th Foundation Day.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is an IIT Kanpur alumnus in which discipline?
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Correct answer: A — B.Tech in Civil Engineering (1985)
Gyanesh Kumar graduated from IIT Kanpur with a B.Tech in Civil Engineering in 1985.
In October 2025, Lucknow joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in which creative field?
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Correct answer: C — Gastronomy
UNESCO named Lucknow a Creative City of Gastronomy, recognising its Awadhi culinary heritage.
Lucknow became India's second UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Which was the first?
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Correct answer: A — Hyderabad
Indian Express and India Today report Lucknow is the second Indian city with the gastronomy title, after Hyderabad.
Lucknow's designation as a UNESCO Creative City was announced during the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference held in:
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Correct answer: D — Samarkand
The designation came during the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
How many personnel were awarded the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1,466
The MHA announced the medal for 1,466 personnel of States, UTs, CAPFs and CPOs for 2025.
Consider the following statements about the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak: 1. It was instituted by the Ministry of Defence in 2019. 2. It is awarded in four fields, including Forensic Science. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The medal was instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs in February 2024, and it covers Special Operation, Investigation, Intelligence and Forensic Science.
Who has been conferred the Vigyan Ratna, posthumously, under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar
PIB: Vigyan Ratna — Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (Physics), posthumously.
Which team received the Vigyan Team award under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Aroma Mission, CSIR
PIB: Vigyan Team — Team Aroma Mission, CSIR (Agricultural Science).
The Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB) award under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is meant for young scientists up to what age?
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Correct answer: D — 45 years
PIB: the VY-SSB award recognises young scientists up to the age of 45 years.
Across how many domains are the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar awards conferred?
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Correct answer: B — 13
PIB: awards are conferred across 13 domains, from Physics and Chemistry to Atomic Energy and Space Science and Technology.
Which new category has been introduced for the first time in the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Digital content creators and influencers
PIB: for the first time, NECA 2025 introduces a special category for Digital Content Creators and Influencers, aligned with Mission LiFE.
LEAPS 2025, launched by DPIIT in October 2025, recognises excellence in which sector?
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Correct answer: D — Logistics
PIB: the Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025 aims to benchmark logistics excellence, aligned with the National Logistics Policy and PM GatiShakti.
Which country received the ISSA award for outstanding achievement in social security immediately before India (in 2022)?
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Correct answer: D — Iceland
PIB: previous recipients include Brazil (2013), China (2016), Rwanda (2019) and Iceland (2022).
Consider the following statements: 1. According to the ILO, India's social protection coverage rose from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025. 2. The ISSA award for outstanding achievement in social security is presented every year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: coverage expanded from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, as highlighted by the ILO; the ISSA Award is presented once every three years at the World Social Security Forum.
India's vote share in the ISSA General Assembly has been raised to which number, the maximum permissible for any member country?
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Correct answer: C — 30
PIB: Dr Mandaviya stressed the rise in India's vote share in the ISSA General Assembly to 30, the maximum permissible limit for any member country.
What is the motto of the National Service Scheme (NSS)?
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Correct answer: B — Not Me, But You
PIB: inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, the motto of NSS is 'NOT ME, BUT YOU' ('स्वयं से पहले आप').
Consider the following statements: 1. The National Service Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 1969. 2. The MY Bharat–NSS Awards for 2022-23 were given to 30 NSS volunteers, besides ten units and their Programme Officers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: NSS is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 1969; awards for 2022-23 went to ten NSS units, their ten Programme Officers and 30 NSS volunteers.