Awards & Honors MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams

111.

Who announced the President's Medal for Distinguished Service for the year 2026?

A The Prime Minister of India

B The President of India

C The Chief Justice of India

D The Union Home Minister

112.

What is the primary focus area for which the 'Earth Guardian Prize' is awarded?

A A) Sustainable Agriculture

B B) Renewable Energy Development

C C) Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Action

D D) NEEDS_REVIEW

113.

The 2026 'Earth Guardian Prize' ceremony was held in which city?

A A) Geneva

B B) Stockholm

C C) Oslo

D D) NEEDS_REVIEW

114.

The 'Earth Guardian Prize' for 2026 was awarded to an organization for its pioneering work in coral reef restoration. Which organization received this award?

A A) Greenpeace International

B B) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

C C) NEEDS_REVIEW

D D) The Ocean Conservancy

115.

In which city was the National Literary Award for 2026 announced?

A A) Mumbai

B B) New Delhi

C C) Kolkata

D D) NEEDS_REVIEW

116.

The National Literary Award for 2026 carries a cash prize of how much?

A A) ₹10 Lakhs

B B) ₹15 Lakhs

C C) ₹20 Lakhs

D D) NEEDS_REVIEW

117.

Which author was awarded the National Literary Award for 2026 for their novel 'The Whispering Sands'?

A A) Arundhati Roy

B B) Vikram Seth

C C) Anita Desai

D D) NEEDS_REVIEW

118.

A key criterion for the Global Leadership Award for Sustainable Development would likely be:

A Achieving the highest quarterly financial returns

B Demonstrating innovative and scalable solutions with global impact on sustainability challenges

C Focusing exclusively on local community development without broader implications

D Pioneering new technologies without considering their environmental footprint

119.

Which type of entity is most likely to be honored with the Global Leadership Award for Sustainable Development?

A A multinational corporation focused solely on profit maximization

B An organization developing innovative renewable energy solutions and promoting community resilience

C A government agency promoting fossil fuel extraction

D A fashion brand known for fast fashion and high waste generation

120.

The Global Leadership Award for Sustainable Development primarily recognizes contributions towards which of the following areas?

A Military Technology Advancement

B Economic Growth and Industrialization

C Environmental Protection, Social Equity, and Economic Viability

D Space Exploration and Research