UPSC Prelims 2015 GS Paper I · Q50 of 100 Current Events easy

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

  1. (a) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
  2. (b) Indian Institute of Science
  3. (c) Indian Space Research Organization ✓ UPSC's answer
  4. (d) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Why the answer is (c)

• The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was awarded to ISRO for its contribution to space science and applications for development, including the Mars Orbiter Mission success — option (c).

• The prize, given by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust since 1986, has gone to individuals and institutions such as UNICEF and the Gates Foundation.

• Hence option (c).

Why the other options are wrong

(a) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
BARC did not receive the 2014 prize.
(b) Indian Institute of Science
IISc did not receive the 2014 prize.
(d) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
TIFR did not receive the 2014 prize.

Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2015, held on 23 August 2015. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.

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