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  1. Who was awarded the Jawaharlal Nehru Award (a trophy, citation and Rs. 25 lakh) in 2004 ?









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    Goh Chok Tong (born 20 May, 1941) is a Singaporean politician. A member of the People’s Action Party (PAP), he became Singapore’s second Prime Minister on 28 November, 1990, succeeding Lee Kuan Yew, and served in the role until 12 August, 2004, when he stepped down and was succeeded by Lee Hsien Loong. He subsequently served as Senior Minister until May 2011, and as Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Goh Chok Tong was awarded the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding in 2004. Note : The Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding is an international award presented by the Government of India in honour of Jawaharlal Nehru. It is awarded to the people “for their outstanding contribution to the promotion of international understanding, goodwill and friendship among people of the world”. In 2009 Angela Merkel of Germany got this award.

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    Goh Chok Tong (born 20 May, 1941) is a Singaporean politician. A member of the People’s Action Party (PAP), he became Singapore’s second Prime Minister on 28 November, 1990, succeeding Lee Kuan Yew, and served in the role until 12 August, 2004, when he stepped down and was succeeded by Lee Hsien Loong. He subsequently served as Senior Minister until May 2011, and as Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Goh Chok Tong was awarded the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding in 2004. Note : The Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding is an international award presented by the Government of India in honour of Jawaharlal Nehru. It is awarded to the people “for their outstanding contribution to the promotion of international understanding, goodwill and friendship among people of the world”. In 2009 Angela Merkel of Germany got this award.


  1. Who amidst the following won the Nobel Prize in Science in two different disciplines ?









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    To date, four people have won a Nobel Prize twice. Those include: Maria Sklodowska-Curie (1903 and 1911, for discovery of radioactivity (physics) and later for isolating pure radium (chemistry); John Bardeen (1956 and 1972, for invention of the transistor (physics) and for coming up with the theory of superconductivity (physics); Linus Pauling (1954 and 1962, for research into the chemical bond in terms of complex substances (chemistry) and for anti-nuclear activism (peace); and Frederick Sanger (1958 and 1980, for discovering the structure of the insulin molecule (chemistry) and inventing a method to determine base sequences in DNA (chemistry).

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    To date, four people have won a Nobel Prize twice. Those include: Maria Sklodowska-Curie (1903 and 1911, for discovery of radioactivity (physics) and later for isolating pure radium (chemistry); John Bardeen (1956 and 1972, for invention of the transistor (physics) and for coming up with the theory of superconductivity (physics); Linus Pauling (1954 and 1962, for research into the chemical bond in terms of complex substances (chemistry) and for anti-nuclear activism (peace); and Frederick Sanger (1958 and 1980, for discovering the structure of the insulin molecule (chemistry) and inventing a method to determine base sequences in DNA (chemistry).



  1. What is the prize money given with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna?









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    The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (RGKR) is India’s highest honour given for achievement in sports. The words “Khel Ratna” literally mean “sports gem” in Hindi. The award is named after the late Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India. It carries a medal, a scroll of honour and a substantial cash component. Up to 2004–05, the cash component was Rs. 500,000/(c.11,500 USD). Note : The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, is the highest sporting honour of the Republic of India. As of 2016, the award comprises a medallion, a certificate, and a cash prize of 7.5 lakh (in 2017).

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    The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (RGKR) is India’s highest honour given for achievement in sports. The words “Khel Ratna” literally mean “sports gem” in Hindi. The award is named after the late Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India. It carries a medal, a scroll of honour and a substantial cash component. Up to 2004–05, the cash component was Rs. 500,000/(c.11,500 USD). Note : The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, is the highest sporting honour of the Republic of India. As of 2016, the award comprises a medallion, a certificate, and a cash prize of 7.5 lakh (in 2017).


  1. After whom is the Magsaysay Award named ?









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    The Ramon Magsaysay Award is an annual award established to perpetuate former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay’s example of integrity in government, courageous service to the people, and pragmatic idealism within a democratic society. The Ramon Magsaysay Award is often considered Asia’s Nobel Prize. The prize was established in April 1957 by the trustees of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund based in New York City with the concurrence of the Philippine government.

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    The Ramon Magsaysay Award is an annual award established to perpetuate former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay’s example of integrity in government, courageous service to the people, and pragmatic idealism within a democratic society. The Ramon Magsaysay Award is often considered Asia’s Nobel Prize. The prize was established in April 1957 by the trustees of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund based in New York City with the concurrence of the Philippine government.



  1. Who was the awarded two ICC Awards-2004 for his achievements ?









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    2004 ICC Awards were held at Alexandra Palace, London on 7 September 2004. The 2004 ICC Awards were the inaugural episode and was aimed at recognizing the best individual and team performances of the previous year. Rahul Dravid picked up both the Test Player of the Year and the Player of the Year at the inaugural ICC awards ceremony at Alexandra Palace in London.
    Note : In 2016 Ravichandran Ashwin also got ICC award in two categories 1.Cricketer of the Year and 2.Test Player of the Year.

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    2004 ICC Awards were held at Alexandra Palace, London on 7 September 2004. The 2004 ICC Awards were the inaugural episode and was aimed at recognizing the best individual and team performances of the previous year. Rahul Dravid picked up both the Test Player of the Year and the Player of the Year at the inaugural ICC awards ceremony at Alexandra Palace in London.
    Note : In 2016 Ravichandran Ashwin also got ICC award in two categories 1.Cricketer of the Year and 2.Test Player of the Year.