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Prelims 2015 · Current Affairs · Question 50

Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was given to which one of the following?

  1. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
  2. Indian Institute of Science
  3. Indian Space Research Organization
  4. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Answer

Indian Space Research Organization

  • (a) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre: Not the recipient of the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (b) Indian Institute of Science: IISc was not awarded this prize for 2014. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (c) Indian Space Research Organization: ISRO was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 for its contribution to space technology for development. Verdict: Correct.
  • (d) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research: TIFR was not the recipient of this prize in 2014. Verdict: Incorrect.
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