2012 · Q57
Consider the following statements:
- 1The Kalinga Prize is an award given by UNESCO for exceptional skill in presenting scientific ideas to laypeople.
- 2Dorairajan Balasubramanian was the last person from India to receive the Kalinga Prize.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
The Kalinga Prize (UNESCO) is for popularization of science; the key records 2 only (Balasubramanian, 1997, was the most recent Indian recipient at the time).