Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Exercise : Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
  • Awards and Honours - Latest Current Affairs
676.
Who received the prestigious 2023 JCB Prize for Literature?
Perumal Murugan
Janani Kannan
S. Ramakrishnan
Deepak Shetty
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Perumal Murugan's novel 'Fire Bird', translated into English by Janani Kannan, secured the prestigious 2023 JCB Prize for Literature.

677.
Who recently made history by becoming the first woman to receive the Dhahan Prize for Punjabi literature?
Kiran Desai
Amrita Pritam
Jaspreet Singh
Deepti Babuta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Deepti Babuta achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first woman to win the Dhahan Prize for Punjabi literature, recognized for her compelling short story collection, 'Bhukh Eon Sah Laindi Hai' (‘Hunger Breathes Like This’), receiving a cash award of CAD 25,000 and a trophy.

678.
Who were jointly awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace for the year 2022?
World Health Organization (WHO) and Red Cross
Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Trained Nurses Association of India
United Nations (UN) and Doctors Without Borders
International Council of Nurses (ICN) and American Medical Association (AMA)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace for the year 2022 was jointly awarded to the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Trained Nurses Association of India.

679.
On which date is President Droupadi Murmu scheduled to confer the prestigious President’s Colour to the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC)?
December 1
November 21
December 2
November 22
Answer: Option
Explanation:
President Droupadi Murmu is set to confer the President’s Colour to the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) on December 1 in a ceremony marking its platinum jubilee year.

680.
Which country's representative was crowned 72nd Miss Universe 2023?
Nicaragua
El Salvador
Honduras
Guatemala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua was crowned Miss Universe 2023, making history as the first Nicaraguan woman to win the prestigious title.