Genesis Prize -2017

The Genesis Prize 2017

Question: Recently Britain-based Indian-origin artist and human rights activist Anish Kapoor has been honoured with the 2017 Genesis Prize by which of the following country?
(a) United Kingdom
(b) Israel
(c) Iran
(d) South Africa
Ans: (b)
Related facts:

  • On 5 February 2017; Britain-based Indian-origin artist and human rights activist Anish Kapoor has been honoured with the 2017 Genesis Prize given by the Genesis Prize Foundation.
  • The prize was awarded by the Genesis Prize Foundation, the Government of Israel and the Jewish Agency on February 5, 2017.
  • He was awarded with the $1 million award money.
  • The prize was instituted in 2012, and dubbed the Jewish Nobel.
  • It is given to individuals who have attained excellence and international renown in their chosen professional fields, and who inspire others through their engagement and dedication to the Jewish community and/or the state of Israel.

Reference:
http://www.genesisprize.org/press-center/item/756-2017-jewish-nobel-awarded-to-celebrated-artist-anish-kapoor.html
http://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/anish-kapoor-wins-genesis-prize.html
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/indian-origin-artist-anish-kapoor-wins-2017-genesis-prize-117020701083_1.html