Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was given to which one of the following?
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
- Indian Institute of Science
- Indian Space Research Organization
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was presented to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The award is given annually to a person or organisation, without regard to nationality, race, or religion, in recognition of creative efforts to expand the scope of freedom and enrich the human spirit. It consists of an award of Rs. 2.5 million and a trophy with a citation. It has been conferred every year since 1986 by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.
Option (a) is incorrect
- BARC is a premier nuclear research facility conducting research in atomic energy and related fields. It operates under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).
Option (b) is incorrect
- The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a premier public research university located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Option (d) is incorrect
- TIFR is a National Centre of the Government of India, under the umbrella of the Department of Atomic Energy, as well as a deemed University awarding degrees for master’s and doctoral programs.
