Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Exercise : Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
  • Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
626.
How many books were declared joint winners of the Gaja Capital Business Book Prize 2023?
5
3
2
4
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Gaja Capital Business Book Prize 2023 honoured two outstanding narratives, "Against All Odds: The IT Story of India" and "Winning Middle India: The Story of India’s New-Age Entrepreneurs," as joint winners, providing insights into India’s dynamic business landscape.

627.
In which country did three Indian Armed Forces officers receive the 'Golden Owl' award for their outstanding performance?
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Nepal
Bhutan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Three Indian Armed Forces officers have been recognized for their exceptional performance at the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) in Sri Lanka, where they received the prestigious 'Golden Owl' award. This achievement highlights the strong ties between the two nations and underscores the Indian Armed Forces' commitment to excellence in strategic thinking and leadership.

628.
Who has been named the 2023 ITF World Champions by the International Tennis Federation?
Federer and Osaka
Nadal and Halep
Djokovic and Sabalenka
Murray and Pliskova
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka earned the title of 2023 ITF World Champions for their exceptional performances, with Djokovic achieving his eighth ITF World Champion award.

629.
Which country awarded the 2023 International Gender Equality Prize to the Afghan Women Skills Development Center?
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Finland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Finland, a global advocate for gender equality, honoured the Afghan Women Skills Development Center with the 2023 International Gender Equality Prize, acknowledging their dedicated efforts to uphold women's rights in Afghanistan.

630.
Who received the Global Icon Award at the G20 Initiative Summit in Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Rajesh Kumar Verma
Srinivas Naik Dharavath
Ananya Sharma
Sanjay Patel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr. Srinivas Naik Dharavath, Chairman of Real Vision Homes Pvt Ltd, was honoured with the Global Icon Award at the G20 Initiative Summit in Colombo, Sri Lanka.