Famous Awards (Nobel, Oscar, etc.)
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The 'Victoria Cross', the highest military decoration for valour in the face of the enemy, is awarded by which country?
Answer:
United Kingdom
The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded to members of the armed forces of the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries for valour 'in the face of the enemy'. It was introduced by Queen Victoria in 1856.
2
What is the highest military award of the United States?
Answer:
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest military decoration. It is awarded by the President, in the name of Congress, to members of the armed forces who distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.
3
Which of the following is the highest military award of Pakistan, awarded only posthumously?
Answer:
Nishan-e-Haider
Nishan-e-Haider (Sign of the Lion) is Pakistan's highest military award. It is awarded exclusively to members of the Armed Forces for acts of greatest heroism or most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger, and it has only been awarded posthumously.
4
What is the highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield in India?
Answer:
Ashoka Chakra
The Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peacetime equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra.
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The 'Legion of Honour' (Légion d'honneur) is the highest order of merit, both military and civil, of which country?
Answer:
France
The Legion of Honour is the highest French order of merit, established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte. It rewards eminent military and civil merit in service to France.
6
Which medal is known as the 'Purple Heart' and is awarded to those wounded or killed while serving in the US military?
Answer:
Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving, on or after April 5, 1917, with the U.S. military. It is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members.
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The 'Param Vir Chakra' is the highest military decoration of which country?
Answer:
India
The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime. It translates to 'Wheel of the Ultimate Brave'.
8
Which historical German military order was informally known as the 'Blue Max'?
Answer:
Pour le Mérite
The Pour le Mérite was the Kingdom of Prussia's highest military order for officers until the end of World War I. It gained the nickname 'Blue Max' after air ace Max Immelmann was the first aviator to receive it.
9
What is the highest civilian award of the United States?
Answer:
Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award of the United States. It recognizes individuals who have made an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.
10
The 'George Cross' is the second highest award of the United Kingdom system, awarded for acts of heroism in which context?
Answer:
Not in the face of the enemy
The George Cross (GC) is the highest civil decoration of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms. It is awarded for acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger, specifically 'not in the face of the enemy'.
11
Which award is the highest civilian award of India?
Answer:
Bharat Ratna
The Bharat Ratna (Jewel of India) is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India. Instituted in 1954, the award is conferred in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order, without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex.
12
The 'Iron Cross' is a famous military decoration historically associated with which country?
Answer:
Germany
The Iron Cross was a military decoration in the Kingdom of Prussia, and later in the German Empire and Nazi Germany. It is one of the most recognizable German military awards.
13
What is the highest honorary title of the Russian Federation?
Answer:
Hero of the Russian Federation
Hero of the Russian Federation is the highest honorary title of the Russian Federation. It is bestowed for service to the Russian state and nation, usually connected with a heroic feat of valor.
14
Which Pakistani civil award is the highest decoration given to civilians?
Answer:
Nishan-e-Pakistan
Nishan-e-Pakistan (Order of Pakistan) is the highest civilian award of Pakistan. It is awarded for distinguished services to the country and can be awarded to foreign nationals as well.
15
The 'Medal of Honor' is often incorrectly referred to as the 'Congressional Medal of Honor'. Who presents this award?
Answer:
The President of the United States
The Medal of Honor is presented by the President of the United States, in the name of the U.S. Congress. While the President presents it, the 'in the name of Congress' part is why the moniker 'Congressional Medal of Honor' is often used.
16
What is the highest military award of Israel?
Answer:
Medal of Valor
The Medal of Valor is the highest military decoration in Israel. It is awarded for performing a supreme act of valor during combat.
17
Which Canadian medal was created in 1993 to replace the British Victoria Cross?
Answer:
Victoria Cross of Canada
The Victoria Cross of Canada was created in 1993. It serves the same purpose as the original British Victoria Cross—honouring the most conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy—but is a distinct Canadian award.
18
Which decoration is the highest military award of the People's Republic of China?
Answer:
Order of August First
The Order of August First is the highest military award of the People's Republic of China, awarded to military personnel who have made outstanding contributions to safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests.
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The 'Order of the Golden Fleece' is a prestigious historic order of chivalry associated with which two countries' royal houses?
Answer:
Spain and Austria
The Order of the Golden Fleece is one of the most prestigious orders of chivalry in the world. Today, two branches exist: the Spanish Fleece (awarded by the King of Spain) and the Austrian Fleece (awarded by the head of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine).
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Which of these is the second highest military award in Pakistan?
Answer:
Hilal-e-Jurat
Hilal-e-Jurat (Crescent of Courage) is the second highest military award of Pakistan for courage. It ranks below Nishan-e-Haider and above Sitara-e-Jurat.
