Question

The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development was first awarded in _______.
1. 1985
2. 1984
3. 1986
4. 1990

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1986

The correct answer is 1986.

• The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development was first awarded in 1986.
• The prize was instituted in the memory of the former prime minister by a trust(Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust) set up by her name in 1986.
• The award comes with a cash prize of 25 lakh along with a citation.
• The award is given to individuals or organizations who work towards ensuring international peace and development and a new international economic order.

• The First prize was awarded to Parliamentarians for Global Action in 1986.
• The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development 2021 was awarded to an NGO Pratham.
• Pratham was awarded the prize for its pioneering work over more than a quarter-century in seeking to ensure that every child has access to quality education.