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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 82 · Sports
Which of the following statements with regard to the Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments is/are correct ? 1. The tournaments have a shared governance structure establishing the partnership among the four Grand Slam tournaments. 2. They are open for entry to all internationally ranked tennis players above the age of 14. 3. There is a limitation on the number of ‘Wild Cards’ a player may receive to compete in a Grand Slam Tournament. Select the answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 only(d)1, 2 and 3
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)

‘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’ :