GK 35

1. Who was conferred with Yug Kavi Siddhicharan Prize recently by Nepal?
Ans. Pawan Chamling
Remarks: Mr. Pawan is the Sikkim Chief minister. The award is given for contributions in promoting literature in India.

2. The Interculutural Innovation Award 2016 is given to which Indian NGO?
Ans. Routes 2 Roots
Remarks: Routes 2 Roots is a Delhi based NGO (Non Profit Organization). The award is given for their unique student exchange program.

3. Which state goverment recently banned the use of light and heavy diesel vehicles which are more than ten years old?
Ans. Kerala

4. Which chemical was found in bread samples by the Centre of Science and Environment?
Ans. Potassium Bromate  

5. Which film won 2016 Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival?
Ans. I, Daniel Blake
Remarks: The film directed by Ken Loach is about an ailing Englishmen who fights against the bureaucracy of the healthcare system to stay on welfare.

6. Which indian artist won the award at UN Poster for Peace contest?
Ans. Anjali Chandrashekhar
Remarks: Anjali is a New York based designer and activist. She won third prize in the contest for her poster titled "Cuttinf Barriers through Peace"

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