Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014

ISRO gets Indira Gandhi Prize for 2014

Question: The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for the year 2014 was presented to …
(a) ISRO
(b) DRDO
(c) IDSA
(d) CSDS
Ans: (a)
Related Fact :

  • On May 18, 2017, Indian Space Research Organization was presented with the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for the year 2014.
  • The award consists of a trophy, a cash prize of Rs 1 crore and a citation.
  • The prize was presented to ISRO Chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar by former Prime Minister and the trustee of Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust (IGMT) Dr. Manmohan Singh.
  • The ISRO was selected for the prize in 2014 by a jury headed by Vice-President Hamid Ansari.

Reference:
http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/isro-gets-indira-gandhi-prize-for-2014/article18492069.ece
http://www.ptinews.com/news/8714534_ISRO-receives-2014-Indira-Gandhi-Peace-Prize