Indira Gandhi Peace Prize: Eligibility & winners

Q.  Which of the following statements is/are correct about Indira Gandhi Peace Prize?

1.It is given only to foreigners promoting peace.
2.Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2015 will be awarded to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
- Published on 23 Nov 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Only 2
 
- The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development is the prestigious award accorded annually by India to individuals or organizations in recognition of creative efforts toward promoting international peace, development and a new international economic order; ensuring that scientific discoveries are used for the larger good of humanity, and enlarging the scope of freedom.
- The prize carries a cash award of 2.5 million Indian rupees and a citation.
- Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2015 will be awarded to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Previously it was given to ISRO in 2014.

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