Awards & Honors MCQs 2026 - Practice Questions for Exams

71.

For the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2026, what is the age criterion for the author?

A The author must be below 30 years of age.

B The author must be below 35 years of age.

C The author must be below 40 years of age.

D There is no age bar for the Yuva Puraskar.

72.

The Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2026 is awarded for:

A An author's lifetime contribution to literature

B An outstanding literary work published in the preceding year by an author below 35 years of age

C Translation of literary works into Indian languages

D Promoting literary activities among young students

73.

Who typically heads the Selection Committee for the National Sports Awards 2026?

A The Prime Minister of India

B The President of India

C A retired Supreme Court Judge

D A distinguished sportsperson or a retired judge appointed by the government

74.

For the National Sports Awards 2026, what is the primary criterion for considering an athlete's performance?

A Performance in the last calendar year (2025)

B Performance over the last four years

C Performance in the Olympic year only

D Consistency in performance across their entire career

75.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the selection process for the National Sports Awards 2026?

A Nomination by National Sports Federations and Universities

B Recommendation by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

C Public voting through an online portal

D Evaluation by a Selection Committee constituted by the Government

76.

What is the primary objective of the Global Innovation Award, as highlighted by the recognition of the Indian scientist in 2026?

A To promote traditional arts and crafts globally.

B To acknowledge and encourage significant advancements in sustainable technologies.

C To support research in theoretical physics.

D To foster international cultural exchange programs.

77.

The Global Innovation Award 2026, presented to the Indian scientist, is an initiative by which international organization?

A World Health Organization (WHO)

B United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

C World Economic Forum (WEF)

D International Monetary Fund (IMF)

78.

In 2026, an Indian scientist was honored with the Global Innovation Award for their groundbreaking work in which field?

A Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

B Renewable Energy Storage Solutions

C Quantum Computing

D CRISPR Gene Editing Technology

79.

Which government ministry is responsible for the National Sports Awards in India?

A Ministry of Education

B Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

C Ministry of Home Affairs

D Ministry of Culture

80.

The nominations for the National Sports Awards 2026 typically consider achievements made during which period?

A January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025

B January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025

C January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025

D January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026