General knowledge miscellaneous
- Which state has achieved 100 percent success in implementing ambitious Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna?
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As per the statement made by Officials of the State Bank of India, all the districts have able to open at least one bank account of every household under the scheme.
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As per the statement made by Officials of the State Bank of India, all the districts have able to open at least one bank account of every household under the scheme.
- Who won the best film award in 87th Academy Award ?
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87th Academy Award popularly called 'Oscar Awards' was conferred on 22 February 2015 at the Dolby theatre in Los Angles. The best film award was won by Birdman directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu. The Oscar Awards for the year 2015 were presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science (AMPAS) in 24 categories.
Correct Option: B
87th Academy Award popularly called 'Oscar Awards' was conferred on 22 February 2015 at the Dolby theatre in Los Angles. The best film award was won by Birdman directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu. The Oscar Awards for the year 2015 were presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science (AMPAS) in 24 categories.
- Who was conferred with Nayudamma Award 2014 ?
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Women Scientists Dr. Tessy Thomas and Geeta Varadan on 15 February 2015 were jointly named for Dr. Y. Nayudamma Memorial Award 2014. They have been chosen for the award for their outstanding performance in the field of Science and Technology. This is the first time in the history of the trust that two eminent women scientists are being concurrently honoured.
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Women Scientists Dr. Tessy Thomas and Geeta Varadan on 15 February 2015 were jointly named for Dr. Y. Nayudamma Memorial Award 2014. They have been chosen for the award for their outstanding performance in the field of Science and Technology. This is the first time in the history of the trust that two eminent women scientists are being concurrently honoured.
- Who of the following was awarded with Yash Bharti Samman 2015 ?
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Journalist Vinod Mehta was awarded with the Yash Bharti Samman 2015 by Uttar Pradesh Government. Vinod Mehta has launched a number of successful publications such as the Sunday observer, Indian post, The Independent, The Pioneer and Outlook. He has authored a biography of Meena Kumari (actress) and Sanjay Gandhi.
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Journalist Vinod Mehta was awarded with the Yash Bharti Samman 2015 by Uttar Pradesh Government. Vinod Mehta has launched a number of successful publications such as the Sunday observer, Indian post, The Independent, The Pioneer and Outlook. He has authored a biography of Meena Kumari (actress) and Sanjay Gandhi.
- Who was selected for Jnanpith Award 2014 ?
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Eminent Marathi writer Bhalchandra Nemade on 6 February 2015 was chosen for the Jnanpith Award 2014. He will be the 50th recipient of Jnanpith award. His novel Kosala (Cocoon) published in 1963 was not only instrumental in changing the dimensions of the Marathi novel, but also the world of Marathi friction was transformed with its advent. With this award, he will join the league of three noted Marathi writers who have won Jnanpith award. Nemade's novels among others include Bidhar, Hool, Jarila, Jhool, etc.
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Eminent Marathi writer Bhalchandra Nemade on 6 February 2015 was chosen for the Jnanpith Award 2014. He will be the 50th recipient of Jnanpith award. His novel Kosala (Cocoon) published in 1963 was not only instrumental in changing the dimensions of the Marathi novel, but also the world of Marathi friction was transformed with its advent. With this award, he will join the league of three noted Marathi writers who have won Jnanpith award. Nemade's novels among others include Bidhar, Hool, Jarila, Jhool, etc.