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The Recognition of Indian Cuisine by International Culinary Organizations

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Which international culinary organization awarded Indian cuisine with the title of 'World's Best Cuisine' in 2023?

  1. World Food Travel Association

  2. World Gourmet Society

  3. International Association of Culinary Professionals

  4. The World's 50 Best Restaurants


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Food Travel Association (WFTA) awarded Indian cuisine with the title of 'World's Best Cuisine' in 2023.

In which year was Indian cuisine recognized as an 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity' by UNESCO?

  1. 2005

  2. 2010

  3. 2015

  4. 2020


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indian cuisine was recognized as an 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity' by UNESCO in 2010.

Which Indian dish was recognized as the 'World's Best Street Food' by CNN Travel in 2018?

  1. Vada Pav

  2. Chole Bhature

  3. Samosa

  4. Masala Dosa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vada Pav was recognized as the 'World's Best Street Food' by CNN Travel in 2018.

Which international culinary organization awarded Indian chef Vikas Khanna with the 'Global Gastronomy Award' in 2019?

  1. The World's 50 Best Restaurants

  2. International Association of Culinary Professionals

  3. World Gourmet Society

  4. World Food Travel Association


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The World Gourmet Society awarded Indian chef Vikas Khanna with the 'Global Gastronomy Award' in 2019.

In which year did Indian restaurant 'Gaggan' in Bangkok, Thailand, win the title of 'World's Best Restaurant' by The World's 50 Best Restaurants?

  1. 2015

  2. 2016

  3. 2017

  4. 2018


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Indian restaurant 'Gaggan' in Bangkok, Thailand, won the title of 'World's Best Restaurant' by The World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2019.

Which Indian chef was awarded the 'James Beard Award for Best Chef: New York City' in 2019?

  1. Vikas Khanna

  2. Gaggan Anand

  3. Manish Mehrotra

  4. Floyd Cardoz


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Floyd Cardoz was awarded the 'James Beard Award for Best Chef: New York City' in 2019.

Which Indian chef was awarded the 'World's Best Female Chef' award by The World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2022?

  1. Gaggan Anand

  2. Ritu Dalmia

  3. Manju Malhi

  4. Asma Khan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Asma Khan was awarded the 'World's Best Female Chef' award by The World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2022.

Which Indian restaurant in London, UK, was awarded a Michelin star in 2023?

  1. Gymkhana

  2. Tamarind

  3. Benares

  4. Masala Zone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gymkhana was awarded a Michelin star in 2023, becoming the first Indian restaurant in London to receive this prestigious honor.

Which Indian chef was awarded the 'James Beard Award for Best Chef: Northeast' in 2023?

  1. Vikas Khanna

  2. Floyd Cardoz

  3. Manish Mehrotra

  4. Anita Lo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anita Lo was awarded the 'James Beard Award for Best Chef: Northeast' in 2023 for her work at the restaurant 'Annisa' in New York City.

Which Indian chef was awarded the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' by the World Gourmet Society in 2022?

  1. Vikas Khanna

  2. Sanjeev Kapoor

  3. Madhur Jaffrey

  4. Tarla Dalal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Madhur Jaffrey was awarded the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' by the World Gourmet Society in 2022 for her contributions to Indian cuisine.

Which Indian restaurant in New York City was awarded a Michelin star in 2023?

  1. Junoon

  2. Tamarind

  3. Benares

  4. Masala Zone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Junoon was awarded a Michelin star in 2023, becoming the first Indian restaurant in New York City to receive this prestigious honor.

Which Indian chef was awarded the 'James Beard Award for Best Chef: West' in 2023?

  1. Vikas Khanna

  2. Floyd Cardoz

  3. Manish Mehrotra

  4. David Chang


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

David Chang was awarded the 'James Beard Award for Best Chef: West' in 2023 for his work at the restaurant 'Momofuku' in New York City.

Which Indian chef was awarded the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' by the International Association of Culinary Professionals in 2022?

  1. Vikas Khanna

  2. Sanjeev Kapoor

  3. Madhur Jaffrey

  4. Tarla Dalal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikas Khanna was awarded the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' by the International Association of Culinary Professionals in 2022 for his contributions to Indian cuisine.

Which Indian restaurant in San Francisco, California, was awarded a Michelin star in 2023?

  1. Junoon

  2. Tamarind

  3. Benares

  4. Dosa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dosa was awarded a Michelin star in 2023, becoming the first Indian restaurant in San Francisco to receive this prestigious honor.

Which Indian chef was awarded the 'James Beard Award for Best Chef: Midwest' in 2023?

  1. Vikas Khanna

  2. Floyd Cardoz

  3. Manish Mehrotra

  4. Stephanie Izard


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stephanie Izard was awarded the 'James Beard Award for Best Chef: Midwest' in 2023 for her work at the restaurant 'Girl and the Goat' in Chicago, Illinois.

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