Gandhi Peace Prize — Set 4

Correct Answer: A. Nelson Mandela

• **Nelson Mandela** = Nelson Mandela received both the Gandhi Peace Prize and the Bharat Ratna. • **1990** — Mandela was awarded the Bharat Ratna in **1990**, becoming the second non-Indian to receive India's highest civilian honor. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Mother Teresa]: While she also received both the Gandhi Peace Prize and the Bharat Ratna, Nelson Mandela is the designated answer for this item; [Baba Amte]: He was a recipient of the Gandhi Peace Prize but not the Bharat Ratna; [Not specified]: This option is incorrect as specific recipients are listed.

Correct Answer: A. Ekal Abhiyan Trust

• **Ekal Abhiyan Trust** = **Ekal Abhiyan Trust** received the Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2017 for its contributions to education and health in tribal areas. • **2017** — This year's award recognized their work in education and health in tribal areas, focusing on holistic rural development. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [ISRO]: A prestigious scientific organization, but not a recipient of the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2017; [Vivekananda Kendra]: A spiritual and service organization, but not the 2017 recipient; [Akshaya Patra Foundation]: Known for its mid-day meal program, but not the 2017 recipient of this award.

Correct Answer: B. Gandhi Peace Prize

• **Gandhi Peace Prize** = The **Gandhi Peace Prize** is often considered the 'Nobel Prize equivalent' from the Indian government for peace due to its international scope and values. • **₹1.5 crore** — The prize carries a cash award of **₹1.5 crore** (15 million) Indian rupees, making it one of the highest monetary awards globally. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Jawaharlal Nehru Award]: Awarded for international understanding, but not considered the 'Nobel equivalent' in the same way; [Indira Gandhi Prize]: Also for peace, disarmament, and development, but the Gandhi Peace Prize specifically echoes Gandhi's principles; [Bharat Ratna]: India's highest civilian honor, not specifically a 'peace' award or 'Nobel equivalent' in this context.

Correct Answer: A. Ramakrishna Mission

• **Ramakrishna Mission** = **Ramakrishna Mission** was awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize in 1998 for its extensive social service in education, healthcare, and disaster relief. • **1998** — This year marked the first time the award was given to an **institution** rather than an individual. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Baba Amte]: He received the award in 1999, not 1998; [Gerhard Fischer]: A German diplomat, received the award in 1997; [A.T. Ariyaratne]: A Sri Lankan social worker, received the award in 1996.

Correct Answer: B. Annually

• **Annually** = The Gandhi Peace Prize is typically awarded **annually** to recognize consistent contributions to peace and Gandhian values. • **1995** — The award was instituted in **1995** with the intent of being given out yearly to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's ideals. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Every month]: This is too frequent for such a prestigious international award; [Every 2 years]: While sometimes awards for multiple years are clubbed, the stated intent is annual; [No fixed time]: There is an annual intent, even if there are occasional delays.

Correct Answer: C. 2020

• **2020** = Sultan Qaboos of Oman passed away in early **2020**, after which he was posthumously awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2019. • **2019** — He was awarded the prize for the year **2019** in recognition of his leadership in strengthening India-Oman relations and promoting peace in the region. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [2018]: He was alive in 2018; his death occurred later; [2019]: He was alive for most of 2019, passing away in early 2020; the award was *for* 2019 but announced post-mortem; [2021]: This is the year the award for 2019 was announced, not the year of his passing.

Correct Answer: B. Non-violence

• **Non-violence** = **Non-violence** (Ahimsa) is the fundamental Gandhian value specifically mentioned in the award's preamble, reflecting Mahatma Gandhi's core philosophy. • **1995** — The prize was instituted in **1995** to promote Gandhi's ideals globally, with non-violence being the central criterion for selection. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Modernization]: While potentially a positive concept, it is not a central Gandhian value explicitly for this prize; [Globalization]: A modern economic and social concept, not a core Gandhian principle; [Urbanization]: Refers to population shifts to urban areas, not a value promoted by Gandhi for peace.

Correct Answer: B. P.V. Narasimha Rao

• **P.V. Narasimha Rao** = **P.V. Narasimha Rao** was the Prime Minister of India when the Gandhi Peace Prize was instituted in 1995. • **1991-1996** — He served as Prime Minister from **1991** to **1996**, a period also known for significant economic reforms in India. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [V.P. Singh]: Was Prime Minister from 1989-1990, prior to the institution of the prize; [Atal Bihari Vajpayee]: Became Prime Minister later, in 1996, 1998, and 1999; [Rajiv Gandhi]: Served as Prime Minister from 1984-1989, also prior to the prize's institution.

Correct Answer: A. Nelson Mandela

• **Nelson Mandela** = Gandhi Peace Prize recipient **Nelson Mandela** is famously associated with South Africa's 'Truth and Reconciliation Commission'. • **1995** — The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was established in **1995** to investigate human rights violations under apartheid, with Mandela as President. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Desmond Tutu]: While he chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, he was not a recipient of the Gandhi Peace Prize; [Other than listed]: This option is incorrect as Nelson Mandela is listed; [None of these]: This option is incorrect as Nelson Mandela is the correct answer.

Correct Answer: A. Yes

• **Yes** = **Yes**, the Gandhi Peace Prize can be awarded jointly to an individual and an organization in the same year to recognize collaborative efforts. • **2000** — A notable instance of this was in **2000** when the award was shared by Nelson Mandela and Grameen Bank. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [No]: This is incorrect as the rules explicitly allow for joint awards; [Only if they are from the same country]: This is not a stipulated condition for joint awards; [Only if the organization is an NGO]: The rules do not restrict joint awards solely to NGOs.