Awards and Honors Practice MCQs for UPSC and Banking Exams 2026

1.

Dr. Vikram Sarabhai is widely regarded as the father of India's space program. The memorial award in his name is given by which organization?

A Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)

B Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

C Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

D Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

2.

The Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Memorial Award 2026 is announced for which category of professionals?

A ISRO Scientists

B Medical Professionals

C Environmentalists

D Journalists

3.

The Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Memorial Award is associated with which organization?

A ISRO

B DRDO

C NASA

D ESA

4.

The Global Leadership Award recognizes individuals for their exceptional contributions. Which of the following is a key area of contribution for Dr. Aruna Roy, as highlighted by this award?

A Advocacy for workers' rights and transparency in governance.

B Development of new space technologies.

C Pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence.

D Discoveries in quantum physics.

5.

For which field was Dr. Aruna Roy awarded the Global Leadership Award?

A Space Exploration

B Social Reform

C Medical Research

D Education

6.

Who recently received the Global Leadership Award for Social Reform?

A Dr. Aruna Roy

B Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

C Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

D Dr. Kailash Satyarthi

Awards & Honors MCQs - 2026-06-03