UPSC Prelims 2006 Q114: Current Affairs – Awards & Honours
Which one among the following was awarded the CSIR Diamond Jubilee Technology Award
2004 in September 2005 by the Prime Minister of India?
- (a) Infosys Technologies Ltd.
- (b) Midas Communication Technologies
- (c) Tata Consultancy Services
- (d) Biocon India Ltd.
Answer: (b) Midas Communication Technologies
Explanation
CSIR Diamond Jubilee Technology Award 2004
| Organisation | Award status |
|---|---|
| Infosys Technologies Ltd. | Not the awardee |
| Midas Communication Technologies | Awarded the CSIR Diamond Jubilee Technology Award 2004 by the Prime Minister in September 2005 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | Not the awardee |
| Biocon India Ltd. | Not the awardee |
Midas Communication Technologies received the CSIR Diamond Jubilee Technology Award 2004 from the Prime Minister of India.
Answer: (b) Midas Communication Technologies.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Infosys did not receive this award in this cycle.
- (b) CORRECT. Midas Communication Technologies received the CSIR Diamond Jubilee Technology Award 2004.
- (c) Incorrect. TCS did not receive this award in this cycle.
- (d) Incorrect. Biocon India did not receive this award in this cycle.
Key point
Midas Communication Technologies received the CSIR Diamond Jubilee Technology Award 2004 from the Prime Minister in September 2005.
Remember
CSIR Diamond Jubilee Technology Award 2004: Midas Communication Technologies.
Common mistakes
- Picking a famous firm such as Infosys or TCS by default.
- Not knowing CSIR awards go to technology developers with CSIR partnership.
- Mixing this award with the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar prize.
Exam tip
Award-company questions usually have a lesser-known firm as the answer; check the CSIR award list.
Sources
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research — CSIR Diamond Jubilee Technology Award
- Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India — Annual Report 2005–06