2019 · Q17
“The Sasakawa Award” of United Nations is given in recognition of the work done in the field of
General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs
- ADisaster Reduction
- BPeace Keeping
- CHealth Services
- DPoverty Alleviation
Explanation
The UN Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction is conferred by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) — formerly UNISDR. Instituted in 1986 with funding from the Nippon Foundation, it honours individuals and institutions for outstanding work in reducing disaster risk. It is not awarded by the UNDP, UNEP or WHO. Hence UNDRR.