Prestige Accolades Quiz

Fill in the blank: The Lasker Awards, often considered a precursor to the Nobel Prize, are awarded for achievements in __________.

1. Medical science
2. Peacebuilding
3. Architecture
4. Space research

Answer: (a) Medical science

Consider the following statements: 1. The Fields Medal is awarded to mathematicians under the age of 40 for outstanding achievements. 2. The Fields Medal is often referred to as the 'Nobel Prize of Mathematics.' Which of the following is true?

1. Only statement 1 is correct.
2. Only statement 2 is correct.
3. Both statements are correct.
4. Both statements are incorrect.

Answer: (c) Both statements are correct.

Fill in the blank: The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo for their lifelong advocacy against __________.

1. Human trafficking
2. Climate change
3. Genocide
4. Nuclear weapons

Answer: (d) Nuclear weapons

Which novel won the 2025 Pulitzer in General Nonfiction?

1. Every Living Thing
2. To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause
3. Native Nations
4. Combee

Answer: (b) To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause

Who won Best Actress at the 2025 Oscars?

1. Demi Moore
2. Cynthia Erivo
3. Karla Sofia Gascon
4. Mikey Madison

Answer: (d) Mikey Madison

Which global leader won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001 for his efforts in peacebuilding and leading the UN during a critical period?

1. Kofi Annan
2. Ban Ki-moon
3. Malala Yousafzai
4. Nelson Mandela

Answer: (a) Kofi Annan

Which organisation awards the Turing Award, widely considered the 'Nobel Prize of Computing'?

1. IEEE
2. UNESCO
3. World Economic Forum
4. ACM

Answer: (d) ACM

Fill in the blank: The Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year 2024 was awarded to __________.

1. Lionel Messi
2. Novak Djokovic
3. Max Verstappen
4. Erling Haaland

Answer: (b) Novak Djokovic

Consider the following statements: 1. The Turner Prize is awarded to the best contemporary visual artist in the United Kingdom. 2. The Pritzker Prize is a prestigious award given for exceptional architectural achievements globally. Which of the following is true?

1. Only statement 1 is correct
2. Only statement 2 is correct
3. Both statements are correct
4. Both statements are incorrect

Answer: (c) Both statements are correct

Fill in the blank: The Olympic Order, the highest honour of the Olympic Movement, is awarded by __________.

1. IOC Executive Board
2. United Nations
3. National Olympic Committees
4. UNESCO

Answer: (a) IOC Executive Board