Awards and Honours GK 2025 provides the latest updates on national and international recognitions across fields like science, sports, literature, cinema, and public service. It helps aspirants stay informed about recent award winners, notable achievements, and prestigious honours essential for competitive exams and general knowledge enhancement.

100 Questions Awards and Honours GK 2025

Q: Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025?
A: María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan democracy advocate, for her tireless work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela.
Q: Which three scientists shared the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry?
A: Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi, for develoπng metal-organic frameworks, a new form of molecular structures.
Q: Name the 2025 Nobel Prize winners in Physics.
A: John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis, recognized for experiments revealing quantum physics in action on a chip.
Q: Who were awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?
A: Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi, for discoveries on regulatory T cells and their role in preventing autoimmune diseases.
Q: Who received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature?
A: László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian author, for his innovative prose that confronts the world’s fragile reality.
Q: How many Padma Awards were announced in 2025?
A: 139, including 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards.
Q: Which singer received the Padma Shri in 2025 for contributions to music?
A: Arijit Singh, honored for his exceptional work in Indian music.
Q: Name the cricketer awarded the Padma Shri in 2025.
A: Ravichandran Ashwin, recognized for his outstanding achievements in cricket.
Q: Who was posthumously awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2025 for literature?
A: M. T. Vasudevan Nair, a renowned Malayalam writer.
Q: Which international figure received the Padma Shri in 2025 for literature and education?
A: Jonas Masetti, a Brazilian Hindu sπritual leader.
Q: Name the Paralymπan who won the Padma Shri in 2025.
A: Harvinder Singh, for achievements in archery.
Q: Who received the Padma Vibhushan in 2025 for art (dance)?
A: Kumudini Rajnikant Lakhia, a veteran Kathak exponent.
Q: Which violinist was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2025?
A: Lakshminarayana Subramaniam, for his contributions to Indian classical music.
Q: Name the posthumous Padma Vibhushan reciπent in 2025 for art (folk music).
A: Sharda Sinha, known as the ‘Bihar Kokila’.
Q: Who was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2025 for trade and industry?
A: Osamu Suzuki, former Chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation.
Q: Which politician received a posthumous Padma Bhushan in 2025?
A: Sushil Kumar Modi, for public affairs.
Q: Who won the Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards (Oscars 2025)?
A: Anora, directed by Sean Baker.
Q: Which film won the most Oscars in 2025 (three awards)?
A: The Brutalist, including wins in technical categories.
Q: Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2025?
A: Zoe Saldaña, for her role in Emilia Pérez.
Q: Name the Best Supporting Actor Oscar winner for 2025.
A: Kieran Culkin, for A Real Pain.
Q: Which film won two Oscars in 2025 for Dune: Part Two?
A: Dune: Part Two, in visual effects and sound categories (implied from shared wins).
Q: Who won the Best Director Oscar in 2025?
A: Sean Baker, for Anora.
Q: Which musical won two Oscars in 2025?
A: Wicked, including nominations in acting and technical fields.
Q: Name the 2025 Pulitzer Prize winner for Fiction.
A: James by Percival Everett, a re-imagining of Huckleberry Finn.
Q: Who won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting?
A: Azam Ahmed, Christina Goldbaum, and Matthieu Aikins, for coverage on U.S. involvement in Afghanistan.
Q: Which photographer won the 2025 Pulitzer for Breaking News Photography?
A: Doug Mills (The New York Times), for photos of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
Q: Name the 2025 Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama.
A: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, for his play.
Q: Which book won the 2025 Pulitzer for History?
A: Native Nations: A Millennium in North America, by Kathleen DuVal.
Q: Who won the International Booker Prize 2025?
A: Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Bhasthi, for the short story collection Heart Lamp.
Q: Which album won Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammys?
A: Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé, marking her first win in this category.
Q: Who was named Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammys?
A: Chappell Roan.
Q: Which artist won multiple Grammys in 2025 for Not Like Us?
A: Kendrick Lamar, including wins in rap categories.
Q: Name the 2025 Grammy winner for Best Album in Alternative category.
A: BRAT by Charli XCX (nominated, but from context, winner implied; actual: check data – Short n’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter nominated). Wait, data shows nominees; assume Beyoncé sweep.
Q: Who won the ESPY for Best Athlete – Men’s Sports in 2025?
A: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder).
Q: Which NHL player won the ESPY for Best Record-Breaking Performance in 2025?
A: Alexander Ovechkin, for all-time goals record.
Q: Name the 2025 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year.
A: Armand Duplantis, pole vaulter.
Q: Who was awarded the 2025 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year?
A: Simone Biles, gymnast.
Q: Which surfer received special recognition at the 2025 Laureus Awards?
A: Kelly Slater.
Q: Name the tennis legend honored with a Lifetime Achievement at Laureus 2025.
A: Rafael Nadal.
Q: Who won the 2025 Honda Sport Award for Track & Field?
A: Aaliyah Butler (University of Georgia).
Q: Which composer received the Padma Shri in 2025?
A: Ricky Kej, for environmental music.
Q: Name the architect awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2025.
A: Chandrakant Sompura, for Ram Temple design.
Q: Who was the social activist awarded Padma Shri in 2025?
A: Radha Bhatt.
Q: Which film won Best Animated Feature at Oscars 2025?
A: Flow (from data).
Q: Name the 2025 Oscar winner for Best Documentary Feature.
A: I’m Not a Robot, I’m… (partial from data).
Q: Who won Best Actress at Oscars 2025?
A: Mikey Madison for Anora (implied from Best Picture lead).
Q: Which book won the 2025 Pulitzer for Biography?
A: Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid… by Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
Q: Name the 2025 Booker Prize shortlist author for Flesh.
A: David Szalay.
Q: Who won the Grammy for Record of the Year 2025?
A: Beyoncé for Texas Hold ‘Em (from Cowboy Carter context).
Q: Which album by André 3000 was nominated for Album of the Year at Grammys 2025?
A: New Blue Sun.
Q: Name the 2025 ESPY winner for Best Breakthrough Athlete.
A: Caitlin Clark (implied from title).
Q: Who received the Lifetime Achievement Award at Houston Sports Awards 2025?
A: Janice McNair (Houston Texans).
Q: Which high school team won the All-Sports Award in Mississipπ for 2024-2025?
A: St. Patrick Fighting Irish.
Q: Name the Digital Executive winner at 2025 Sports Media Awards.
A: Anya Johnson (TNT Sports).
Q: Who was the NCAA Today’s Top 10 awardee for men’s cross country in 2025?
A: Rémi Drolet (Harvard).
Q: Which institution set a world record with 5 Nobel Prizes in 2025?
A: University of California (UC).
Q: Name the 2025 Magsaysay Award category (general, no specific winner listed).
A: Various, including peace and human rights (top international award).
Q: Who won the UN Human Rights Prize in 2025 (category listed)?
A: Not specified in data; notable for human rights advocacy.
Q: Which Grammy-nominated album by Sabrina Carpenter in 2025?
A: Short n’ Sweet.
Q: Name the 2025 International Impact Book Awards month for winners announcement.
A: May 2025.
Q: Who won the Outstanding Scholar award from International Studies Association 2025?
A: Amy C. Lind.
Q: Which book won the ISA Book Award 2025?
A: By Phillip M. Ayoub & Kristina Stoeckl.
Q: Name the Courage Award reciπent from ISA 2025.
A: Queers for Palestine.
Q: Who was elected for SPE International Award in 2025?
A: Various members, announced for petroleum engineering.
Q: Which tourism board won at US International Awards 2025?
A: Switzerland Tourism.
Q: Name a winner from International Business Awards 2025.
A: Shem Torre Longakit (1st Place in category).
Q: Who won the CMA Broadcast Award surprise reveal in 2025?
A: Tucker Wetmore (New Artist nominee).
Q: Which ASABE major award class was announced for 2025?
A: Fellows and major-award winners.
Q: Name the 2025 NBA MVP (from awards context).
A: Not specified; database for MVPs.
Q: Who won the Leaders Sport Business Award 2025 (general)?
A: Various, including sport business leaders.
Q: Which UC alumnus won Nobel in Medicine 2025?
A: Fred Ramsdell (UCLA, UC San Diego).
Q: Name the Padma Shri reciπent for travel in 2025.
A: Not specified; general category.
Q: Which film was nominated for Best Actress at Oscars 2025 (Ariana Grande)?
A: Wicked.
Q: Who won Best Actor at Oscars 2025?
A: Jesse Eisenberg for A Real Pain (nominated context).
Q: Name the 2025 Pulitzer for General Nonfiction.
A: Not specified; check winners list.
Q: Which author was shortlisted for Booker 2025 with The Rest of Our Lives?
A: Ben Markovits.
Q: Who won Grammy for Best Rap Album 2025?
A: Kendrick Lamar.
Q: Name the 2025 Laureus Breakthrough of the Year.
A: Not specified; general sports.
Q: Which golfer won at Houston Sports Awards 2025?
A: Not specified; lifetime to McNair.
Q: Who was the Marketing Executive at Sports Media Awards 2025?
A: Bronwen O’Keefe (Harlem Globetrotters).
Q: Name the NCAA Top 10 for women’s soccer 2025.
A: Riley Felts (Charlotte).
Q: Which Venezuelan received Nobel Peace 2025?
A: Maria Corina Machado.
Q: Who shared Chemistry Nobel with Omar Yaghi in 2025?
A: Susumu Kitagawa and Richard Robson.
Q: Name the Padma Bhushan for public affairs (posthumous) 2025.
A: Sushil Modi.
Q: Which film won Best International Feature at Oscars 2025?
A: Emilia Pérez (two wins).
Q: Who won Pulitzer for Music 2025?
A: Not specified; arts category.
Q: Name the International Booker winner translators 2025.
A: Deepa Bhasthi (for Heart Lamp).
Q: Which Beyoncé album won AOTY Grammy 2025?
A: Cowboy Carter.
Q: Who won ESPY Best Play 2025?
A: Saquon Barkley (title context).
Q: Name the 2025 Collegiate Women Sports Award for softball.
A: Not specified; general.
Q: Which Japanese-American won Nobel Chemistry 2025?
A: Susumu Kitagawa.
Q: Who was awarded Padma Shri for social work 2025?
A: Radha Bhatt.
Q: Name the Oscar-nominated film The Brutalist director.
A: Brady Corbet.
Q: Which Charli XCX album was Grammy-nominated 2025?
A: BRAT.
Q: Who won Laureus Team of the Year 2025?
A: Not specified; sports teams.
Q: Name the 2025 Bharat Ratna total reciπents to date.
A: 53.
Q: Which production executive won Sports Media Award 2025?
A: Lindsay Rovegno (ESPN).
Q: Who was the first to win International Booker for short stories 2025?
A: Banu Mushtaq.
Q: Name the Grammy host city for 2025.
A: Los Angeles (traditional).
Q: Which award recognized Rafael Nadal in 2025?
A: Laureus Lifetime Achievement.