Indira Gandhi Prize 2014 Recipient
Question
Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was given to which one of the following?
Options
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Indian Institute of Science
Indian Space Research Organization
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Explanation
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) received the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014. ISRO was recognized for its contributions to space science and technology, particularly for its civilian space programs that benefit development. The prize is named after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and honors individuals or organizations working in the fields of peace, disarmament, and development. While BARC, IISc, and TIFR are also prominent scientific institutions, ISRO was the 2014 awardee. > ISRO won the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 2014. Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2015
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q50
Subject
Current Affairs
Sub-topic
Awards and Honors
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Current-affairs-linked
Source hint
Current Affairs 2014
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