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The correct answer is Art.

Key Points

• Arijit Singh, one of India's most acclaimed playback singers, was awarded the Padma Shri in 2025 for his contributions to the field of Art.
• The Padma Shri is the fourth-highest civilian award in India, granted for distinguished contributions across various fields such as art, literature, sports, and social work.
• Arijit Singh is renowned for his soulful voice and versatility in singing, contributing significantly to Indian music and Bollywood soundtracks.
• His popular songs include "Tum Hi Ho," "Channa Mereya," and "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil," which have earned him widespread recognition and numerous awards.
• The recognition underscores his role in elevating Indian music on both national and international platforms.

Additional Information

• Padma Awards:
  • Instituted in 1954, the Padma Awards are among the highest civilian honors in India.
  • They are categorized into three levels: Padma Vibhushan (highest), Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
  • Awarded in various disciplines such as art, literature, science, social work, and public affairs.
  • The awards are announced annually on Republic Day (January 26).
• Contributions to Art:
  • Art encompasses various forms like music, dance, painting, sculpture, and cinema.
  • Artists play a vital role in preserving cultural heritage and fostering creativity.
  • Recognition through awards like the Padma Shri encourages individuals to excel in their artistic pursuits.
• Arijit Singh's Impact:
  • Arijit Singh's music resonates with diverse audiences due to its emotional depth and technical brilliance.
  • He has received numerous awards including Filmfare Awards and IIFA Awards for Best Playback Singer.
  • His work spans various genres, from romantic ballads to upbeat tracks, showcasing his versatility.
• Bollywood Music Industry:
  • Bollywood music is integral to Indian cinema, often driving its popularity and success.
  • Playback singers like Arijit Singh play a pivotal role in shaping the musical landscape of films.
  • The industry has produced globally recognized talent, contributing to India's soft power.

The correct answer is Lama Lobzang.

Key Points

• Lama Lobzang was posthumously honored with the Padma Shri award in 2025 in the category of 'Others–Spiritualism'.
• The Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in India, recognizing distinguished contributions in various fields.
• Lama Lobzang was a prominent figure in the field of spiritualism and contributed significantly to the promotion of Buddhist teachings and practices.
• His work emphasized peace, harmony, and the preservation of Buddhist cultural heritage in India and beyond.
• The award highlights his lifelong dedication to spiritual and cultural enrichment in society.

Additional Information

• Padma Awards
  • Established in 1954, the Padma Awards include Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
  • These awards are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day and honor individuals for their exceptional contributions.
  • Fields covered include art, literature, science, social work, public affairs, and more.
• Spiritualism in India
  • India has a rich history of spiritualism that spans diverse traditions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sufism.
  • Spiritual leaders often play a key role in fostering societal harmony and addressing ethical challenges.
• Buddhism and Lama Tradition
  • The Lama tradition is integral to Tibetan Buddhism, emphasizing meditation, rituals, and teachings to attain spiritual enlightenment.
  • India is home to significant Buddhist heritage sites, including Bodh Gaya and Sarnath.
• Posthumous Awards
  • Posthumous awards are given to honor individuals who have made significant contributions during their lifetime.
  • Such recognition ensures that their legacy continues to inspire future generations.

The correct answer is Art (Music)

In News

• Rezwana Choudhary Bannya received the Padma Shri 2024 for her contributions to Bangladeshi classical music.

Key Points

• Awarded in the Art category for her excellence in Rabindra Sangeet and Nazrul Geeti.
• One of the few Bangladeshi nationals to receive India’s Padma Shri.
• Recognized for promoting cultural ties between India and Bangladesh through music.
• Padma Awards 2024 included 132 recipients (5 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, 110 Padma Shri).

Additional Information

• Rezwana Choudhary Bannya:
  • Renowned exponent of Tagore’s and Kazi Nazrul Islam’s compositions.
  • Founder of Surer Dhara, a music school in Dhaka.
• Padma Awards:
  • India’s highest civilian honors after Bharat Ratna.
  • 2024 saw 9 posthumous awardees and 30 women recipients.

The correct answer is  1, 2 and 3 only

In News

• The Jeevan Raksha Padak series of awards are presented annually on the occasion of Republic Day to recognize acts of courage in saving lives.

Key Points

• The awards include: Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak, and Jeevan Raksha Padak.
• They are given for meritorious acts of human nature in saving the life of a person.
• Eligible acts include those in the face of drowning, fire, or electrocution.
• The awards are presented by the President of India.

Additional Information

• A medal, a certificate signed by the President, and a cash award accompany the honor.
• Posthumous awards can also be conferred.

The correct answer is For studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity.

In News

• Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson received the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics for their studies on institutions.

Key Points

• Their work explains how political institutions are formed and changed based on resource allocation and power dynamics.
• The Nobel Prize in Economics is officially known as the 'Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.
• This award is presented annually on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death.

Additional Information

• Nobel Prize in Economics
  • Established in 1968 as a memorial to Alfred Nobel, with the first winners being Ragnar Frisch and Jan Tinbergen.
• 2023 Nobel Prize Winner
  • Claudia Goldin was awarded for her research on gender disparities in the workforce.

The correct answer is Neena Gupta.

Key Points

• Professor Neena Gupta, a mathematician at the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata, has been awarded the 2021 DST-ICTP-IMU Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from developing countries.
• She has been awarded for her outstanding work in affine algebraic geometry and commutative algebra.
• Professor Gupta is the third woman to receive the Ramanujan Prize.

Additional Information

• The award is administered by the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) jointly with the Department of Science and Technology (DST) Government of India and the International Mathematical Union (IMU).
• Ramanujan Prize is given annually to an eminent Mathematician who is less than 45 years of age on 31 December of the year of the award.
• The mathematicians should have conducted outstanding research in developing countries by International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste.
• The DST-ICTP-IMU Ramanujan Prize committee, composed of eminent mathematicians from around the world.
• Professor Gupta's solution for solving the Zariski cancellation problem, a fundamental problem in Algebraic Geometry, earned her the 2014 Young Scientists Award of the Indian National Science Academy.

The correct answer is Shinzo Abe.

Key Points

• Former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe was on 23 Jan 2022 conferred with the Netaji Award 2022 by the Netaji Research Bureau.
• Consul general of Japan in Kolkata, Nakamura Yutaka, received the honour on behalf of Abe.
• Shinzo Abe served as the PM of Japan from 2006 to 2007 and again from 2012- 2020.
• He is the longest-serving PM in the history of Japan.

Important Points 

• Netaji Research Bureau was registered under the Societies Registration Act in 1961.
• It was founded in 1957 by Dr Sisir Kumar Bose.
• Its declared aims and object cover the whole range of historical studies and research on the Indian independence movement, anti-colonial liberation struggles in Asia and related subjects.

Additional Information

• Japan:
  • Capital - Tokyo.
  • Currency - Japanese yen.
  • National Sport - Sumo wrestling.

The correct answer is Ratan Tata.

Key Points

• Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (As of Feb 2022) conferred the state's highest civilian award 'Assam Baibhav' to Tata Trust's Chairman Ratan Tata in Mumbai on 16 Feb 2022.
• He has been awarded for his exceptional contribution towards furthering cancer care in Assam.
• The award carries a citation, a medal, and a cash amount of Rs five lakh.
• The award was supposed to be given earlier on Jan 24, 2022.

Important Points

• Assam Saurav Award:  The second-highest civilian award of Assam. The award carries prize money of Rs 4 lakhs.
• Assam Gaurav Award: The third-highest civilian award. The Assam Gaurav Award carries a cash prize of Rs 3 lakhs

Additional Information

• ​The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $112 million loan to strengthen skills education and training through the establishment of the Assam Skill University (ASU). 
• Lachit Divas (Lachit Day) is celebrated annually in the Indian state of Assam on November 24, to mark the birth anniversary of the legendary Ahom army general Lachit Borphukan.
• Bandhan Bank has announced Popular Assamese & Bollywood singer Zubeen Garg as the brand ambassador for the Bank in Assam.
  • Assam Governor: Jagdish Mukhi (As of Jan 2022).
  • Assam Chief Minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma (As of Jan 2022).
• ​Assam has set up a tea Park at Chayygaon in Kamrup District.
• The Assam cabinet has decided to remove the name of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi from the Orang National Park in October 2021.

The correct answer is Street Student.

Key Points

• Telugu short film 'Street Student' has bagged the first prize in a competition organized by the National Human Rights Commission.
• The film by Akula Sandeep has been awarded Rs 2 lakh in the seventh Short Film Award Competition.
• 'Karfew' by Romi Meitei has been selected for the 2nd prize worth Rs 1.5 lakh.
• 'Munghyar' by Nilesh Ambedkar has been selected for the third prize worth Rs 1 lakh.

Additional Information

• Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur launched the six modules of short films of Investor Education & Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) titled “Hisaab Ki Kitaab”.
• P S Vinothraj directed film Koozhangal from India won the best film award in the Asian Film Competition section at the 20th Dhaka International Film Festival in January 2022.
• Bollywood film producer Vijay Galani has passed away in January 2022.
• Ravinder Bhakar has assumed charge of National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Films Division, and Children Films Society of India (CFSI) in December 2021.
• The renowned Telugu film lyricist and Padma Shri awardee, ‘Sirivennela’ Chembolu Seetharama Sastry passed away in December 2021.
• Japanese director Masakazu Kaneko’s film 'Ring Wandering' bagged the Golden Peacock Award at the closing ceremony of the 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), in Goa on 28 Nov'21.
• South African film ‘Barakat’ and Russian film ‘The Sun above Me Never Sets’ shared the Best Film Award of Sixth BRICS Film Festival 2021.
• Brazilian filmmaker Lucia Murat was awarded Best Director for her riveting documentary ‘Ana’ of the Sixth BRICS Film Festival 2021.
• Indian actor Dhanush wins Best Actor (Male) for his raw and rustic portrayal of a farmer in ‘Asuran’ at Sixth BRICS Film Festival 2021.

The correct answer is Subramanian Raman.

Key Points

• The Dronacharya Award, officially known as Dronacharya Award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games, is sports coaching honour of the Republic of India.
• The award is named after Drona, often referred to as "Dronacharya" or "Guru Drona", a character from the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata of ancient India.
• He was a master of advanced military warfare and was appointed as the royal preceptor to the Kaurava and the Pandava princes for their training in military arts and astras.
• It is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
• Subramanian Raman won the Dronacharya Award for outstanding coaches in Sports and Games 2021 (Regular Category) in the Table Tennis discipline.

Additional InformationDronacharya Award 2021 recipients

The correct answer is ​Coal India Limited.

Key Points

• Coal India Ltd, a Maharatna company of the Government, has been awarded the 'India's Most Trusted Public Sector Company' award.
• Coal India received this honor at the “Energy Meet and Excellence Award” function organized by Industry Chamber “ASSOCHAM” in Kolkata.
• The name of Coal India Chairman Mr. Pramod Agarwal was also included in the list of "Top 40 CEOs of India" released in January 2022.

Additional Information

• Coal India Limited is an Indian government-owned coal mining and refining corporation.
• It is under the ownership of Ministry of Coal, Government of India headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
• It is the largest coal-producing company in the world and a Maharatna public sector undertaking.

The correct answer is Sargam Koushal.

Key Points

• Mrs. India World 2022-2023, was held on June 15, 2022, in Mumbai.
• Mrs. Sargam Koushal was crowned the winner and will represent India at Mrs. World 2022.
• She was followed by Mrs. Juhi Vyas as 1st runner-up and Mrs. Chahat Dalal as 2nd runner-up.
• Mrs. Sargam Koushal was adjudicated as the winner competing against 51 other contestants from all parts of India.

Additional Information

• ​About Mrs. India World:
  • The applicant should be between 23 to 45 years.
  • The applicant will be required to produce their age proof (Passport, birth certificate, school leaving certificate, driver's license, etc).
  • The applicant should be married.
  • The applicant should be a natural born female.

The correct answer is Uttar Pradesh. Key Points

• Results have been declared for best tableaux and best marching contingents of Republic Day parade 2022.
• The Indian Navy marching contingent was adjudged as the best marching contingent.
• The tableau of UP has been selected as the best among the 12 States/UTs.
• The tableau of Uttar Pradesh was based on the theme 'One District One Product' and Kashi Vishwanath Dham'.
• The second place went to Karnataka, followed by Meghalaya.

In News

• On January 30, 2023, the Central Government announced the award of the tableaux of the states involved in the Republic Day Parade 2023, in which Uttarakhand's tableau Manaskhand got first place in the country.

Important Points

• Three panels of judges were appointed for assessing the performance of the marching contingents from the three Services, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), other Auxiliary forces, and tableaux from various states and Union Territories (UTs) and Central Ministries and Departments.
• The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has been named as the best marching contingent among CAPF/other auxiliary forces.
• The tableaux of the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Civil Aviation have been declared as the joint winners in the category of Central Ministries and Departments.
• The theme of the tableau of Ministry of Education & Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship was 'National Education Policy', while the tableau of the Ministry of Civil Aviation was based on the theme 'Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik'.

Additional Information

• The tableaux of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (CPWD), based on the theme 'Subhash @125' and the 'Vande Bharatam' dance group have been selected for the special prize category.
• As per popular choice, the marching contingent of the Indian Air Force has been picked as the best marching contingent among the three Services.
• The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) received maximum votes on MyGov as the best marching contingent among CAPF/other auxiliary forces.
• Maharashtra was voted as the best tableau among the States/UTs in the popular choice category.
• The tableau of Maharashtra was based on the theme 'Biodiversity and State Bio-symbols of Maharashtra'.
• The second place went to Uttar Pradesh (popular choice), while the tableau of Jammu and Kashmir, on the theme 'Changing face of Jammu & Kashmir', finished third.
• The tableau of the Ministry of Communication and Department of Posts was adjudged as the best tableau among Central Ministries/Departments based on people's selection.
• The theme of this tableau was 'India Post: 75 years @ Resolve - Women Empowerment'.

The correct answer is All of the above.

Key Points

• Padma Awards are among the highest civilian awards in the country. On the eve of 72nd Republic Day (26th January) the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the Padma awards 2021.
• This year president of India (Ram Nath Kovind) has conferred the 119 Padma Awards which comprises 7 Padma Vibhusan, 10 Padma Bhusan, and 102 Padma Shri Awards.

Padma Vibhusan Award:

Padma Bhushan Award:

Additional Information

• Golden Peacock Award for Best Film- Into the Darkness.
• Best Debut Director Award- Cassio Pereira dos Santos, Valentina.
• Lifetime Achievement Award-Vittorio Storaro (Italian cinematographer).

The correct answer is Sudarshan Sahoo.

Key Points

• Sudarshan Sahoo is an Indian sculpture artist from Puri in Odisha.
  • He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2021.
  • Crafts Museum in Puri was developed by Sudarshan Sahoo.
    • It was established in 1977.
  • He was honoured with the National Award for stone carving in 1981.
  • He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1988.
  • He received the Shilp Guru Award in the year 2003.

Additional Information

• Tarlochan Singh is an Indian politician who was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 2021.
• Mouma Das is an Indian table tennis player who was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2021.
• Sumitra Mahajan is an Indian politician who was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 2021.