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2026 · Question 81 · Awards
‘X’, born in the UK, was conferred the Nobel Prize in 2025. He was a professor in an American university when this prize was announced. Identify ‘X’ :
Choose your answer(a)Michel H. Devoret(b)Richard Robson(c)John Clarke(d)Joel Mokyr
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2026 · Question 85 · Awards
Consider the following statements with regard to the film ‘Boong’ : 1. The film has recently won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award in the Children's and Family Film category. 2. The film is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi. 3. This is the first Indian film to win a BAFTA award in the Children's and Family Film category. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1, 2 and 3(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 and 2 only(d)3 only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2025 · Question 93 · Awards
Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of ‘Gandhi Peace Prize’? I. The President of India II. The Prime Minister of India III. The Chief Justice of India IV. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Choose your answer(a)II and IV only(b)I, II and III(c)II, III and IV(d)I and III only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2021 · Question 97 · Awards
Consider the following statements : Statement 1 : The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World. Statement 2 : Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year following its commitment to grow and maintain the urban forests. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Choose your answer(a)Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1(b)Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1(c)Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is not correct(d)Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

‘X’, born in the UK, was conferred the Nobel Prize in 2025. He was a professor in an American university when this prize was announced. Identify ‘X’ :

Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of ‘Gandhi Peace Prize’? I. The President of India II. The Prime Minister of India III. The Chief Justice of India IV. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Select the correct answer using the code given below.