15) World Food Prize 2020 Flashcards
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What is World Food prize ?
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It is the foremost intl honour recognizing the achievements of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world
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Eligibility ?
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Open for any individual without regard to race, religion, nationality or political beliefs
3
Q
Why is it in news ?
A
Indian American soil scientist Sr Ratan Lal has been declared the winner this year
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When is it given ?
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On UN World Food day every year on 16th Oct
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When was it first given ?
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In 1970 to Dr Swaminathan – Father of Green revolution in India
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Who gives this prize ?
A
World Food Prize Foundation
