Science & Technology Awards
Delhi Police & SSC Exams – GK Section
Introduction
Awards in Science and Technology celebrate innovation, discovery, and contributions to society. Questions on these awards are common in competitive government exams.
Mnemonic: B–T–A–L → Bhatnagar, Turing, Abel, Lasker.
Think: “Brilliant Thinkers Achieve Laurels!”
Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Award (India)
- Named After: Dr. Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar (founder-director CSIR)
- Established: 1958
- Given By: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India
- Field: Scientific research
- Eligibility: Indian scientists under age 45
- Categories: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Medicine, Mathematics, Earth Science
- Prize: ₹5 lakh + citation
- Frequency: Annual
Mnemonic: Bhatnagar = Best Brains Below 45.
Turing Award (International)
- Named After: Alan M. Turing
- Established: 1966
- Given By: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), USA
- Field: Computer Science (IT)
- Known As: Nobel Prize of Computing
- Prize: USD 1 million
Mnemonic: Turing – Tech Titans Triumph.
Abel Prize (International)
- Named After: Niels Henrik Abel (Norway)
- Established: 2001
- Given By: Government of Norway
- Field: Mathematics
- Prize: USD 1 million
- Nickname: Nobel Prize of Mathematics
Mnemonic: Abel = Advanced Brains Excel in Logic.
Lasker Award (International)
- Named After: Albert & Mary Lasker
- Established: 1945
- Given By: Lasker Foundation, USA
- Field: Medicine & Medical research
- Nickname: American Nobel Prize
- Categories: Basic & Clinical Medical Research, Public Service
- Significance: 80+ Lasker winners later received Nobel!
Mnemonic: Lasker – Life & Science Keep Evolving Rapidly.
Summary Table – Science & Technology Awards
| Award Name | Founded By / Country | Field | Nickname / Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Award | CSIR, India | Scientific Research | India’s top science honor |
| Turing Award | ACM, USA | Computer Science | Nobel Prize of Computing |
| Abel Prize | Norway Govt. | Mathematics | Nobel of Mathematics |
| Lasker Award | USA | Medical Research | American Nobel Prize |
Mnemonic: Bhatnagar Thinks, Turing Codes, Abel Calculates, Lasker Heals.
PYQs – Science & Technology Awards (Delhi Police, SSC)
The Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Award is given for —
A) Social service B) Scientific research C) Literature D) Peace
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B) Scientific research
The Turing Award is given in which field?
A) Mathematics B) Computer Science C) Literature D) Medicine
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B) Computer Science
The Abel Prize is awarded for excellence in —
A) Physics B) Literature C) Mathematics D) Economics
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C) Mathematics
The Lasker Award is associated with —
A) Sports B) Medicine C) Space Research D) Agriculture
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B) Medicine
The Turing Award is presented by —
A) Microsoft B) Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) C) Google D) UNESCO
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B) Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
The Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Prize is presented by —
A) Ministry of Science & Technology B) Indian Council for Medical Research C) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) D) ISRO
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C) CSIR
The Abel Prize is given by the government of —
A) Denmark B) Sweden C) Norway D) Finland
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C) Norway
Which of the following is known as the “Nobel Prize of Computing”?
A) Abel Prize B) Turing Award C) Lasker Award D) Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Award
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B) Turing Award
Which of the following awards is also called the “American Nobel”?
A) Turing Award B) Lasker Award C) Abel Prize D) Fields Medal
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B) Lasker Award
The Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Award is not given in which field?
A) Literature B) Engineering C) Chemistry D) Biology
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A) Literature
Quick Revision – One-Line Memory
| Award | Field | Country | Keyword Hint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar | Science Research | India | India’s top science honor |
| Turing Award | Computer Science | USA | Nobel of Computing |
| Abel Prize | Mathematics | Norway | Nobel of Math |
| Lasker Award | Medicine | USA | American Nobel Prize |
Mnemonic: Bhatnagar’s Science, Turing’s Code, Abel’s Math, Lasker’s Medicine.
Final Concept Recap
- Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Award (India) – Scientific excellence
- Turing Award (USA) – Computing and technology distinction
- Abel Prize (Norway) – Mathematics
- Lasker Award (USA) – Medicine
From Bhatnagar’s labs to Turing’s codes – science rewards minds that shape the world.
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