Awards & Honors MCQs - July 2026 Current Affairs

1.

The 'Global Innovation Award' bestowed upon IISc highlights the institute's commitment to addressing global challenges through what kind of research?

A Environmentally friendly and resource-efficient research

B Cutting-edge technological research

C Theoretical and abstract research

D Historical and cultural research

2.

Which Indian institution recently secured the 'Global Innovation Award' for its pioneering efforts in sustainable research?

A Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

B Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru

C Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

D Jawaharlal Nehru University

3.

In 2026, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) was awarded the 'Global Innovation Award' for its work in which area?

A Artificial Intelligence

B Sustainable Research

C Quantum Computing

D Biotechnology

4.

Who is Dr. Devi Shetty, widely recognized for his contributions to healthcare and recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award?

A A renowned cardiologist and founder of Narayana Health.

B A leading public health official at the WHO.

C A pioneer in medical research for infectious diseases.

D The Minister of Health and Family Welfare.

5.

The Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Dr. Devi Shetty recognizes his significant contributions in which field?

A Public Health Policy

B Medical Technology

C Healthcare

D Pharmaceutical Research

6.

Dr. Devi Shetty was recently honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at which prestigious global event in 2026?

A World Health Assembly

B Global Health Summit

C International Medical Congress

D Healthcare Innovation Forum

7.

What is the primary purpose of the National Wetland Inventory and Assessment report?

A To identify areas for real estate development

B To provide a comprehensive database of wetlands for conservation and management planning

C To list wetlands that should be drained

D To calculate the tax revenue from fishing

8.

Which international convention is related to the conservation and wise use of wetlands?

A Kyoto Protocol

B Ramsar Convention

C Montreal Protocol

D Basel Convention

9.

Which organization is responsible for the National Wetland Inventory and Assessment (NWIA) in India?

A Space Applications Centre (SAC), ISRO

B Archaeological Survey of India

C Geological Survey of India

D National Institute of Oceanography

10.

Which of the following is a key focus area of the Green India Mission Phase II?

A Expansion of coal mining in forest areas

B Community-based forest management and restoration of degraded lands

C Privatization of all protected areas

D Conversion of forests into agricultural land

MCQs 2026