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MCQs - 2026-08

441.
Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the 2026 World Athletics Championships. In which event did he achieve this victory?
A Javelin Throw
B Shot Put
C Discus Throw
D Long Jump
442.
The Felix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize, awarded by UNESCO, recognizes individuals or entities that have made a significant contribution to promoting peace. Which former head of state was awarded this prize in 2022 for her efforts to welcome refugees?
A Angela Merkel
B Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
C Nelson Mandela
D Kofi Annan
443.
The Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2021 was awarded to which organization for its outstanding contribution towards social transformation, particularly in promoting Gandhian values?
A Ramakrishna Mission
B Akshaya Patra Foundation
C Geeta Press, Gorakhpur
D Bharat Sevashram Sangha
444.
Narges Mohammadi, the recipient of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, was honored for her relentless fight against the oppression of women and her promotion of human rights and freedom in which country?
A Afghanistan
B Saudi Arabia
C Iran
D Myanmar
445.
The 33rd Saraswati Samman for the year 2023 was awarded to which distinguished personality for their literary work, 'Roudra Sathwikam'?
A S. Ramakrishnan
B Prabha Varma
C M. Leelavathy
D Vayalar Ramavarma
446.
Sanjeev, the recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award 2023, was honored for his novel 'Mujhe Pahchano'. In which language was this acclaimed work originally written?
A Bengali
B Hindi
C Marathi
D Odia
447.
Who among the following was recently honored with the 58th Jnanpith Award for the year 2023, as announced in early 2024, making them the latest recipients of India's highest literary honor?
A Gulzar and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya
B Damodar Mauzo and Krishna Sobti
C Amitav Ghosh and Pratibha Ray
D Shankha Ghosh and Sitakant Mahapatra
448.
Which of the following types of pollution is most likely to attract stringent penalties from the NGT when industries fail to comply with norms?
A Minor aesthetic pollution like graffiti on factory walls.
B Non-compliance leading to significant air and water pollution.
C Noise pollution from office equipment.
D Light pollution from decorative lighting.
449.
When the NGT imposes heavy penalties on industries for non-compliance with pollution norms, what is a common objective behind such punitive actions?
A To encourage industries to relocate to less regulated regions.
B To generate revenue for the NGT's operational expenses.
C To deter future violations and ensure environmental protection.
D To provide financial compensation to the polluting industries.
450.
In 2026, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has been active in penalizing industries for violating pollution norms. Which of the following is a primary environmental law that governs pollution control in India and is often invoked by the NGT?
A The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.
B The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
C The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
D The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
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