The Ministry of Steel, Government of India, honors exceptional achievements in metallurgy through the National Metallurgist Awards (NMA). These awards recognize significant contributions in various domains of the metallurgical field, including Operations, Research & Development, Waste Management, and Energy Conservation.
Award Categories
The National Metallurgist Awards will be presented in the following categories:
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- National Metallurgist Award
- Young Metallurgist Award
- Environment
- Metal Science
- Award for R&D in Iron & Steel Sector
Application Process
- Submission Portal: Applications must be submitted online via https://awards.steel.gov.in.
- Deadline: The last date for receiving applications is 06/09/2024, by 05:00 PM.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: The scheme is open only to Indian nationals.
- Field of Contribution: Applicants must have made contributions to metallurgy through work in Industry, Research & Development, or Academia.
- Eligibility Period: Contributions will be considered from 01/01/2024.
Additional Information
Guidelines regarding eligibility criteria and other terms and conditions can be found on the application portal: https://awards.steel.gov.in.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What is the purpose of the National Metallurgist Awards (NMA) 2024?
- A) To recognize contributions in the field of environmental science
- B) To honor achievements in the field of metallurgy
- C) To award advancements in digital technology
- D) To acknowledge work in the field of economics
- Which of the following categories is NOT part of the National Metallurgist Awards 2024?
- A) Lifetime Achievement Award
- B) National Metallurgist Award
- C) Award for R&D in Iron & Steel Sector
- D) Best Innovation in Renewable Energy
- What is the deadline for submitting applications for the National Metallurgist Awards 2024?
- A) 01/09/2024
- B) 05:00 PM on 06/09/2024
- C) 05:00 PM on 01/10/2024
- D) 06/10/2024
- Where can detailed guidelines for the National Metallurgist Awards be found?
- A) On the Ministry of Steel’s official website
- B) On the official NMA web portal
- C) On the Ministry of Environment’s website
- D) On the official Indian government website
- Who is eligible to apply for the National Metallurgist Awards 2024?
- A) Individuals from any country
- B) Indian nationals with contributions to metallurgy
- C) Individuals working in fields other than metallurgy
- D) Only academic institutions